LHR security and iPads
Jan 11, 2011, 8:24 am
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May 1, 2011, 11:06 am
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May 1, 2011, 1:15 pm
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We both offered to present our Kindles at LHR last week ... offer was declined. So what IS the policy on small electronics? Does size really matter?
May 1, 2011, 4:49 pm
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At LGW my BlackBerry is swabbed thoroughly every time I go through security. Sometimes they are very polite about it, and other times they grab it straight out of the tray and huff at me... Over the last year, when I have flown from LGW (about 10-15 times) it has been swabbed!
I am getting a new BB tomorrow so let's see if the same happens to that one!
I am getting a new BB tomorrow so let's see if the same happens to that one!
May 2, 2011, 3:44 am
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Have always likened my iPad to a laptop and so have always removed at security at all airports and no issues.
Have always likened my iPad to a laptop and so have always removed at security at all airports and no issues.
May 2, 2011, 4:02 am
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So I've never had the Kindle singled out for removal.
May 2, 2011, 4:17 am
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http://www.heathrowairport.com/porta...57e120a____/#6
Can I take electrical items such as an MP3 player, a portable DVD player and a laptop?
Yes, there are no limitations on electrical items. Be aware, though, that we will ask for items to be removed and screened separately.
Laptop computers and large electrical items must be removed from hand baggage and placed in the trays with other belongings.
Yes, there are no limitations on electrical items. Be aware, though, that we will ask for items to be removed and screened separately.
Laptop computers and large electrical items must be removed from hand baggage and placed in the trays with other belongings.
May 2, 2011, 7:03 am
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Have always likened my iPad to a laptop and so have always removed at security at all airports and no issues.
Have always likened my iPad to a laptop and so have always removed at security at all airports and no issues.
Conclusion ... if you travel with a ipad, just be prepared to get it wrong as you can never remember which airport applies which rule.
Jun 14, 2011, 6:48 am
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Forgot an iPad in my bag this week at LHR and got the (slightly) angry look, followed by a quick re-screening. I had connected from LYS where they don't give a hoot about iPads.