Originally Posted by
lall
How many times have you experienced Indian security?
I am not from India but normally visit India (BOM, DEL or other cities) at least once every year and take around 20 other flights to Europe, North America (USA & Canada), Australasia (AUS & NZ and south and east asia) every year. Based on my experience, there are far worse countries than India regarding security checks (e.g. JFK and Gatwick). Also, you need to remember that, to avert the threat of terrorist attacks mainly from from neighbouring countries, Indian airports are extremely cautious and rigorous. Nothing wrong with that, I believe.
Anywhere from 5-15 flights every year for the last 2-3 decades in India alone. At least 11 different airports, both big and small. The issue is not rigorous security checks, but the often illogical process, lack of control over your belongings and the chaos. TLV has the most rigorous checks I've experienced, but the process is streamlined, fair (unless you're Arab, I suppose), and my belongings were always in my line of sight. Don't know about Gatwick, but JFK is better than going through the domestic terminal in DEL or PNQ or BOM. IXM, a really small airport, is the only stress-free exception I've experienced.