Once again I was given the opportunity to witness EGLL security at their finest, this time as a pax. I'm off duty on my way home connecting through Heathrow, stopped by a nylon strap in the companionway prior to boarding the 777. Yes the nylon strap will stop most things, but just in case, some lucky customers will be allowed to be searched, yes I was one. My 2 inch eyeglass screwdriver was confiscated, hell of a weapon, but my carry on plant stand, wrapped, was not opened. The smalll tactical nuke that was inside the plant stand was obviously a non threat. Seriously though folks, if small screwdrivers are considered weapons, then why wasn't my carry on plant stand opened? I wonder if any of these security persons really know what constitutes a threat or are they just doing what some management ****** has stated without any thought process. Oh yes, none of the 15 kids with backpacks were stopped...hmmm.. .Enough of this rant, it won't get any better until someone with a brain gets involved.
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