[QUOTE]And therein lies the problem, different standards and different perceptions.
Having said that, I don't have a problem produing a boarding pass on UK airlines or Air France, its just a discordant feeling./QUOTE]
Different countries have different security risks and therefore will have different procedures in place to deal with it. Take for example VISA's; one country wants you to have one another might not, some countries want you to have a visa if you are from a certain country yet you will not need one if you are a citizen of somewhere else. Everyone just seems to put up with that!
It is not my employer that demands that I ask politely to see your boarding card it is a directive from the DfT and their security groups.
I take your point that the inconsistency is infuriating, some airports in the UK want your belt off, some don't, some want your shoes off, some don't etc. etc. etc.
Don't shoot the messenger as I'm only doing my job.
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