<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by AA since 85:
Possible explanation - the metal detectors do not do a good as good a job of finding metal that is "shielded" by non metalic stuff. A thick coat, a thick wallet, or your hand in your pocket can make it harder for the machine to find something. This should come as no surprise. Again, the problem is that there are no standards at the airports that say that ALL overcoats be put on the belts. Some airports in Europe require this. </font>
That's what we deserve when the lowest bidder supplies stuff. Remember, the FAA is on the Airlines side...not ours (until the **** hits the fan)
Actually, with the sensativity turned up, the magnetic strips on credit cards can set off the detector.
[This message has been edited by mikey1003 (edited 11-10-2001).]