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-   -   Why Was It In The Bin? (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/practical-travel-safety-security-issues/1221540-why-bin.html)

Ms. Dallas Jun 1, 2011 8:33 pm
Do they let you put your shoes in a backpack? Usually they want the shoes in their own bin.

Of course, they do not usually take spare shoes out of bags to double check them.

I put my valuables and wallet in my bag before I get to the checkpoint. I close that zipper with a paper clip. That way it is not easy for anyone to open without having to fidget with it.

I hope paper clips haven't been outlawed.

InkUnderNails Jun 1, 2011 8:45 pm
Originally Posted by Ms. Dallas (Post 16488182)
Do they let you put your shoes in a backpack? Usually they want the shoes in their own bin.

Of course, they do not usually take spare shoes out of bags to double check them.

I put my valuables and wallet in my bag before I get to the checkpoint. I close that zipper with a paper clip. That way it is not easy for anyone to open without having to fidget with it.

I hope paper clips haven't been outlawed.
People pack extra shoes in their carry on all of the time. There is nothing that makes the shoes on your feet more dangerous than the ones that you packed at home, but they act as if they are.

I use industrial cable ties to seal up my bag. I carry a toenail clipper in an outside pocket for removal.

Pesky Monkey Jun 1, 2011 9:10 pm
Originally Posted by fishferbrains (Post 16486972)
I travel in a similar configuration (one 15" Lenova, one 15" Macbook Pro, one iPad) and I've never had to remove my ipad except once in China.

What *has* happened to me is that my money-clip has been inspected twice in the US:

Once as I was putting it into my laptop bag on at the tray because I forgot to pack it earlier. "Sir may I see that? <"Why?"> "That's appear to be a lot of money. Is it over $10,000?" :td:

The second time for a reason still not apparent to me as it was the ONLY item in the only pocket they inspected.

YMMV I suppose. <sigh>
That's because now TSO's are self appointed Customs agents, even when flying domestically. :rolleyes:


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