Originally Posted by yyznomad
I've never had problems with any type of security at any airport with the cheap metal hangers (the type you get from dry cleaners) in my carry-on. I bring them with me every week.
Thanks for the quick feedback! Back to my packing it is....
(BTW, I made the mistake once of checking my bags on a YVR-YYZ-Transborder tight connection and almost missed it hence I'm going only carryon this trip so wasn't sure about the whole hanger thing!)