Originally Posted by
BinSabai
I remember I left my carry on in the overhead bin more than once...and that was long after 9/11
I also remember on flights from ICN-TPE-BKK when I flew from TPE seeing many transit passengers (with the usual big "transit card") without any hand carry bags
I find this whole "transit" policy in another country ridiculous. If you are outside of immigration then how are you even in their country?
I don't think it is for security purposes so much as a useless antiquated rigamarole.