May have posted this before, as a passenger I have now 'mastered' security.
Travel with as little hand luggage as possible is basically the key. And just say hello to the security people. That's not a ploy, simply that I have long realised that being nice is nice.
However, I am frequently astounded by people.
1. Lady in front of me at London City had bags full of wrapped presents.
Security staff asks her "Can you tell me what's in them?"
Her reply: "I have no idea."
Cue intake of breath through gritted teeth from me, stuck behind her until I am waved through.
2. Group of 5-6 clearly rich 18/19 year olds who fail to understand (or listen) to requests. Everytime security officer asks them "OK, do you have anything else, anything electronic in your pockets?"
"Just my iPhone. Is that electronic?"
It goes on and on.
3. Obnoxious man at Gatwick pushes me out of the way (I'm big, it was some shove) to my obvious shock. I say hello to security officer, who noticed the incident. Who then subjects obnoxious man to full security sweep. Hehe. Shoes off, hand luggage opened, questions, the lot.
My big pet het is that when items come through the scanner, people start getting all their stuff the moment it hits the rollers, causing congestion. Just wait for it to get to the end!
Rant Over.
Last edited by SealinkBF; 10th May 2013 at 08:10.