Originally Posted by
te36
Hah. Didn't know this was common elsewhere. Didn't encounter this practice in 2 decades at SFO.
Nope, I've never encountered it either. I have to admit, having my passport out of my sight would make me nervous. I know, they never get distracted and misplace or lose a passport, but if they did...
I just feel better with it in my hands or sight at all times.