Originally Posted by yvrguy
Thank you again for the great tips, bambi47. Do you by any chance know the policy on actually being close to your belongings? I was quite a distance from my belongings..wallet, passport, etc...and could not see any of the testing. When I asked about collecting my wallet I was told not to worry. I could care less id they tested for whatever, however, I was more concerned with the cash inside. Everything was returned fine but you never know. Thanx again for enlightening me on this subject I have little knowledge about.
Policy states that the passenger should always have a clear veiw of their belongings. If you can't see them, someone should bring them to you. If they are being tested for something, the testing shouldn't begin until your done your screening and are present for the test. As for your wallet, please take the cash out of it before you put it through the x-ray. Its not always the screeners that you have to worry about. You don't always know the passengers going through before or after you that could take your belongings. Be safe, and as always, glad to help.