I once went through and my bag flagged up. I had a battery bank I’d forgotten about in a side pocket i didnt use. Must have flagged up as a big block.
The security guy went off when I couldn’t immediately find it “WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THE BAG? SHOW ME WHAT IT IS?” Right screaming.
Then went and (after I explained where the hidden pock was) found it and said “oh it’s just a battery charger I forgot I had in here.” It was like a flip switched and he was just cheery “oh ok. Move on”.
Once I forgot a Swiss army knife in my backpack and the agent couldn't find it for like 20 minutes. It was hidden in a secret pouch that wasn't visible unless you knew where to look.
I offered to show her where it was, but I got a very rude reply to stay back. So off she went searching, frantically flipping the bag over, sliding her hand in and out like she was a magician.
Thankfully this happened in Europe, so I didn't get tackled by TSA. And I got to keep the knife! Knives under a certain length are allowed.
Ironically, TSA is also notoriously inept. I accidentally took a large pocket knife through security in my purse. I forgot I had temporarily stuck it there with the intent to put it in my luggage later. Sure was a surprise when I saw it after I got home.
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u/Narradisall 29d ago edited 29d ago
Airport security in the US can be intense.
I once went through and my bag flagged up. I had a battery bank I’d forgotten about in a side pocket i didnt use. Must have flagged up as a big block.
The security guy went off when I couldn’t immediately find it “WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THE BAG? SHOW ME WHAT IT IS?” Right screaming.
Then went and (after I explained where the hidden pock was) found it and said “oh it’s just a battery charger I forgot I had in here.” It was like a flip switched and he was just cheery “oh ok. Move on”.
Weirdest thing ever.