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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 5:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Melia






Has this increased since April 2018, I remember last time was just a extra bag check before boarding our flight to LAX

There is now extra security at the gates - you get a (seemingly pointless) 'interview', or you may be selected for SSSS additional screening (for explosives, carry-on rummaged through etc). I got the latter; but it seemed to take about 20 mins for people to get through the queue and interview when I went through.

Don't know when this additional step was introduced.
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