No More Frisking.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
November 24, 2017 3:37pm CST
Ever since I had my hip replaced a couple of years ago I've suffered the indignity of being manually frisked every time I've gone through an airport. The metal in the false hip sets off the alarms.
I flew to Spain a couple of days ago, and thank goodness that has all changed. Now when the alarm sounds, they put you in a circular glass booth and scan you in there.
I had to stand with my arms and legs akimbo, but that was no bother - infinitely better than being prodded and poked by an airport official.
So that was a good start to my holiday, I'm a happy bunny.
Photo is mine - the beach here in Spain.
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. Yes, it's lovely here Dazza - we're here for a month, home on the 19th December.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
Sounds like a better alternative than getting frisked.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 17
@allen0187 Much better, a vast improvement.
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@allknowing (138414)
• India
24 Nov 17
I must have missed your announcement about going to Spain, Have a blast. Glad that you had no problem at the airport.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@allknowing I didn't actually announce it Grace 
. Thanks for your good wishes.
. Thanks for your good wishes.4 people like this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
25 Nov 17
I have been in that wonderful machine and it is a lot better than being groped lol Love the beach you lucky lady!!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
14 Dec 17
@MarshaMusselman Oh yes we have these machines at Hartford/Springfield airport.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@BelleStarr Yup, it's a great improvement on being groped
. The beach here is lovely - it must be two miles long so there's always lots of room on it, at this time of year anyway.
. The beach here is lovely - it must be two miles long so there's always lots of room on it, at this time of year anyway.4 people like this
@MarshaMusselman (38864)
• Midland, Michigan
14 Dec 17
So, it is in the states, then?
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@celticeagle (168932)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Nov 17
So glad this has been changed. Good to hear.
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@celticeagle (168932)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Nov 17
@jaboUK ......Sounds like it would.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 17
@celticeagle Thanks, it makes the airport experience a bit more tolerable.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Nov 17
I have always disliked that being frisked and at one Airport the guy was being overzealous just a bit and another guy told him off.
I thought nothing of it really but I did not like it either.
The guy was only trying to stick up for me.
Great idea about the Booth I knew they had one in other Airports around the World but I really don´t like airports that much now.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
25 Nov 17
@jaboUK
So I am not the only one then.
There was a time when it was fun to fly and go on holidays by plane.
They have turned it into I don´t know what.
I mean if I had to fly I would but I avoid it like the plague.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 I don't like airports at all, so much hanging around. But at least this part is improved.
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@Orson_Kart (6884)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 17
I suspect a lot of people will be disappointed to find out they will no longer be frisked. To some, that would be the hilight of the flight.
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@Orson_Kart (6884)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@vandana7 Frisked or frisky? It's very confusing. 
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@andriaperry (117302)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Nov 17
That i good news, once I bought a ticket last minute and with cash and I got "handled"
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@andriaperry I suppose it's the price we have to pay in order to keep us safe, but at least they keep their hands off us now.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
It is such a hassle. But better safe than sorry.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@cherriefic Yes, that's my attitude too. Thery are only trying to keep us safe.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
25 Nov 17
Glad that the security check at the airport has become bearable.That is a really lovely photo.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@silvermist Yes, things are definitely improving, and I'm pleased you like the photo.
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@LeaPea2417 (37403)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Nov 17
My Mom goes through the same thing because she had her knees replaced and has metal in her knees.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@LeaPea2417 At least it will be easier for your Mom now, the same as it is for me.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 17
@bluesaThanks Catherine, yes it started the holiday off well. The weather nis good too, so far.
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