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Jan 24, 2013 | 9:52 am
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I think various posters are stating that you should be prepared for the possibility because rules and implementation differ by location. Even if the rules do not require it, security officers have a range of discretion. If you cannot do this by yourself it would seem prudent to choose a different case to use when flying.
Jan 24, 2013 | 10:31 am
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I think various posters are stating that you should be prepared for the possibility because rules and implementation differ by location. Even if the rules do not require it, security officers have a range of discretion. If you cannot do this by yourself it would seem prudent to choose a different case to use when flying.
Jan 24, 2013 | 1:22 pm
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I think various posters are stating that you should be prepared for the possibility because rules and implementation differ by location. Even if the rules do not require it, security officers have a range of discretion. If you cannot do this by yourself it would seem prudent to choose a different case to use when flying.
Jan 24, 2013 | 10:52 pm
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Going through NRT, the security officers at the screening area don't request that I take my iPad and Kindle out but they will always ask if there is a tablet in the bag, I say yes, they remove both items from the bag itself and rescan. So as a habit after 2-3 times of them doing this, I just remember to remove both the iPad and Kindle in NRT only so I'm not delayed at the c/p.
Jan 25, 2013 | 5:02 am
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I fly thorough LHR maybe 7-10 times a year and that has never happened to me. Although a lot of this type thing is hit and miss. Including a screener at JFK telling me "for me you have to take it out of the bag".
Originally Posted by QueenOfCoach
LHR security checks require tablet computers and e-readers to be completely removed from covers and cases.
Jan 25, 2013 | 5:56 am
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I fly thorough LHR maybe 7-10 times a year and that has never happened to me. Although a lot of this type thing is hit and miss. Including a screener at JFK telling me "for me you have to take it out of the bag".
I fly thorough LHR maybe 7-10 times a year and that has never happened to me. Although a lot of this type thing is hit and miss. Including a screener at JFK telling me "for me you have to take it out of the bag".
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P.S. On a separate but related topic, I must say that for all the whining about TSA in the United States, going through security at LHR was perhaps one of the most demeaning/humbling airport experiences I've ever had.
Jan 25, 2013 | 6:29 am
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My wife and I recently flew through LHR and both of us were required to completely remove our iPads from their cases. As near as I could observe this was happening in the adjacent security lines as well.
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P.S. On a separate but related topic, I must say that for all the whining about TSA in the United States, going through security at LHR was perhaps one of the most demeaning/humbling airport experiences I've ever had.
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P.S. On a separate but related topic, I must say that for all the whining about TSA in the United States, going through security at LHR was perhaps one of the most demeaning/humbling airport experiences I've ever had.
In terms of the OP, rather than something like an Otterbox, which I use for my iPhone by the way, for the ipad I use a Smart Cover and put the whole thing in an iPad Travel Express from Waterfield Design (sfbags.com). Works great, very protective and it holds cables and such as well. It is also a breeze to remove covers and replace. The whole Travel Express fits nicey in my briefcase or backpack.
Jan 25, 2013 | 6:51 am
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In CDG, FRA, DUB, and LCY I have been required to remove my ipad from my carry on, but no problem leaving the SmartCover on.
In the USA and BLR, I have never been required to remove my ipad from my carry on.
In the USA and BLR, I have never been required to remove my ipad from my carry on.
Jan 25, 2013 | 7:03 am
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"Large electronics out" is one of the few security hassles I do actually agree with, having seen what a laptop looks like on an X-ray scanner.
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Jan 25, 2013 | 7:06 am
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Smaller UK airports tend to be staffed by much more polite people. I think it helps when they have a large proportion of holiday traffic (=people who want to be travelling and aren't in a hurry). In particular I find almost all of the security staff I have encountered at LTN to be polite and cheerful.
That said, one way to ensure they are not is to argue with them - you are guaranteed to get nowhere (they have no authority to waive procedures, nor should they have) - if there is a complaint to be made, make it formally in writing after the event.
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Jan 25, 2013 | 8:57 am
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I think it's probably as much a bit of hit and miss as TSA here in the U.S. Best to be prepared (i.e., if you have a case that's difficult to remove, don't use it when traveling), but I don't think you'll know for sure what will happen until it happens.
Jan 31, 2013 | 10:15 pm
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Originally Posted by upinsmoke;20099664
Tablets don't need to be removed from carry-on luggage. Only laptops. So I don't see how your choice of case for it would matter.
Feb 1, 2013 | 1:13 am
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Never seen that anywhere else.
Feb 1, 2013 | 2:33 pm
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I take EVERYTHING out , first how hard is that anyway ?
So 1 or 2 iPads , a 7 inch Galaxy Tab , a Kindle , my Toughbook and I just got a Galaxy note and I am not sure if its a Phone or a tablet ......
If there is any problem it is I end up with 3-4 bins that need to go thru the scanner since they do not want them stacked on top of each other.....
I have never been asked to take them out of their cases but even that would only take 2 minutes.....
at least they do not want to see my cameras, GPS , MP3 players , phones and chargers for the above .....
So 1 or 2 iPads , a 7 inch Galaxy Tab , a Kindle , my Toughbook and I just got a Galaxy note and I am not sure if its a Phone or a tablet ......
If there is any problem it is I end up with 3-4 bins that need to go thru the scanner since they do not want them stacked on top of each other.....
I have never been asked to take them out of their cases but even that would only take 2 minutes.....
at least they do not want to see my cameras, GPS , MP3 players , phones and chargers for the above .....
Feb 4, 2013 | 10:26 am
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With more and more of this stuff, I think there needs to be a technology solution (i.e. better scanners).
Probably have to worry less about them being too powerful these days, as few people will be carrying film cameras.
Neil
Probably have to worry less about them being too powerful these days, as few people will be carrying film cameras.
Neil