FlyerTalk Forums - Odd iPad security question at LHR T3 Fastrack on Jul 4th

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Originally Posted by puppysara (Post 18883775)

I had only a small bag going thru T3 Fastrack at LHR. As I was putting my bag on the xray conveyor belt, I was asked if I had a laptop or an iPad. I said no laptop, just an Android tablet. The security guy said, "An iPad?" and I responded, "no iPad, but I do have a tablet, an Android Tablet." He said "I only asked about an iPad. It's a simple question." (He was a bit arrogant.) I responded, "No iPad." He said, "See how easy that was." (BTW, kept my shoes on. I guess they were secure.)

Is there something less secure about an iPad than an Android tablet? Have I missed something? Does Apple know about this? Has anyone else encountered this at LHR or anywhere else? It's a first for me. I searched and found no other post on this issue.

puppysara:

I too went through T-3 Fastrack security @ LHR, but on July 1st, and was asked the exact same question about whether I had an iPad. I thought it was peculiar to have singled out a specific device, but as I was only carrying a PC Laptop, I answered "No iPad, just a PC laptop", and proceeded onward.

So you're not alone with this particular question being asked @ LHR T-3 Fastrack security. :)