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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Airport security staff explains why they always stare at passengers' crotches
When going through airport security, passengers have to ensure they aren't carrying any prohibited items and are sticking to the liquid allowances. But there are certain things the security workers are looking out for, and it may mean they have to glance at the area between travellers' legs, too. A staff member from Sydney Airport, who is responsible for screening carry-on baggage, has revealed exactly what is being checked out. Someone asked the worker on Reddit: 'Why do you look at our crotch when walking through the scanner?' The security employee explained they are ensuring there's nothing in the pockets of passengers that could cause issues. 'Usually because we are trying to discern if you have anything in your pockets which will set off the body scanners, or check if you're wearing a belt and what kind of belt you're wearing,' they said. If items are prohibited or breach the liquid allowance, they are often confiscated by airport staff. The security worker revealed exactly what happens to belongings when they are taken from passengers. Someone asked: 'What happens to all the confiscated items such as skin creams, candies that couldn't go through, or anything more than 1000ml? 'Do you guys get to later pick out your favourite stuff and take it home?' They explained that staff members are not allowed to take anything for themselves, no matter how small the item is. 'We don't take anything, there's cameras all around us and taking anything home as small as some toothpaste would get us in serious trouble,' the worker shared. 'Most things just go in the rubbish.' As for any problematic items that passengers often try to carry on board without realising they aren't allowed, the worker revealed what regularly crops up. They explained: 'Any LAGs ( Liquids Aresols or gels) over 100ml cannot go on an international flight, passengers often do not know beforehand that certain foods or skin creams etc fall under this category. 'This type of item is what usually accounts for 80 per cent of pulled bags and screening traffic.' As for any problematic items that passengers often try to carry on board without realising they aren't allowed, the worker revealed what regularly crops up Aside from liquid and food, other items like scissors have caused the worker issues in the past. They recalled an incident with one traveller who wasn't aware nail scissors weren't allowed through the gates. 'Also forms of small scissors, I've had a passenger go ballistic on me because I had to take away his nail scissors telling me they are small and harmless, although he is mostly right it is the rules,' they said. It comes after it's been predicted this weekend will be 'one of the busiest of the year' for travel.
CBS News
8 hours ago
- CBS News
Intoxicated woman escorted off plane at Dallas Love Field Airport said there was a bomb in her bag, affidavit reveals
A woman who was arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport earlier this week was intoxicated and told police there was a bomb in her bag, according to an arrest affidavit. The Dallas Police Department's Love Field Unit got the call about the threat around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. The woman, Rebecca Phillips, was on a flight from Dallas to Orlando. The affidavit said Phillips, 67, was escorted off the flight due to her intoxicated state. While being escorted off, Phillips said she needed to get her bag off the plane. Officers told Phillips that she needed to pick up her bag once she got to her location and Phillips said that was illegal. Phillips then said, "Well, there's a bomb in it, how about that? Can you take it off now?" Dallas police deboarded the plane and crew, escorting them to a safe area in the terminal. Phillips was taken to a secure area during the incident. Police also evacuated Gate 10, Cool River Cafe, AV8 Bar and the side of the lobby adjacent to the gate. Flights at Gate 8 and 12 were diverted. The flight was delayed for two to three hours. Phillips' bag was released after it went through an X-ray machine and a thorough search and was cleared. Phillips was arrested. As of Thursday morning, Phillips is still in the Dallas County Jail. She was charged with terroristic threat, a third-degree felony, and is being held on a $2,500 bond. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Will TSA start allowing liquids? Not so fast, security experts say.
At a panel event in Washington last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem said her agency is considering a change to airport security that would do away with a common passenger annoyance. If the Transportation Security Administration allowed travelers to carry on liquids of more than 3.4 ounces, fliers no longer would have to empty their water bottles or trash full-size containers of shampoo to clear a checkpoint.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Woman arrested after threat prompts temporary gate closure at Dallas Love Field, police say
A gate at Dallas Love Field and nearby areas was temporarily closed Tuesday evening after a woman allegedly made a terroristic threat, according to Dallas police. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. at Southwest Airlines' Gate 10 inside the terminal in the 8000 block of Herb Kelleher Way, the City of Dallas Aviation Department said. The woman, who was not immediately identified, was arrested for making a terroristic threat, a third-degree felony, the Dallas Police Department said. "Her identity will be released after she is booked into jail," Dallas police said in a news release. The temporarily closed-off area quickly returned to normal, according to a spokesperson for the aviation department. "Airfield traffic continued operations during the investigation," the spokesperson said. No injuries were reported. Dallas police are continuing to investigate the incident. CBS News Texas will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Ahmedabad airport receives bomb threat, security force sweeps premises: Indian media
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the Indian city of Ahmedabad received a bomb threat on Tuesday, July 22. The Crime Branch received a threatening email, ANI reported, citing Sharad Singhal, Joint Commissioner of Police. Security forces conducted a search immediately, and nothing suspicious has been found so far, police added. A spokesperson from the airport said, "Following the receipt of a threatening email on 22 July 2025, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, activated the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee, and the threat was assessed as non-specific." "CISF's Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad conducted comprehensive checks in line with standard security protocols. After a thorough sweep of the premises, no suspicious object or activity was found. Airport operations have continued without disruption," the spokesperson added. On June 29, a similar hoax threat email was received by the Ahmedabad airport, followed by another such threat after nine days. The email mentioned that an IED bomb was hidden in the bathroom pipeline, according to the Indian media. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport came into spotlight last month after the devastating Air India plane crash. The Boeing 787 aircraft crashed moments after taking off from this airport, killing 241 out of 242 passengers onboard, along with additional casualties on the ground.
