Security at Airports

We have seen lots of terrorism happening in these days. These handful people try to create panic and also loss in terms of lives and properties. To prevent all this security measures have become very strict. 

Nowadays, the rules and regulations of the airlines have changed. You should know about all these changed rules if you are about to fly, to avoid the inconvenience that may cause you. There are number of airport security checkpoints that you will have to pass. Though all this may seem nuisance but it is for the preventive measures.

There are total three airport security checkpoints. While going in for scheduling your seat, you will find the first security checkpoint. This is the main point as you will be getting your boarding pass and your baggage will be taken over to check. You should be ready with your identification proof.

After receiving your boarding pass the checked and heavy baggages which have to be put in the luggage section. You can carry some light baggage with you which will be again checked for any illegal items that a passenger may carry. These baggages are sometimes thoroughly checked.


After clearing one step, you will pass the main security checkpoints. At this point all your carry on baggages are properly put into x-ray machines and scanner. The passengers are also required to pass through the detector which detects any sort of metals. You will be also asked to remove the shoes to detect any metals in it. Only the medical disable people are not required to remove their shoes. 

You should know about the items that are not allowed to carry in the airplane. If you avoid this, you will save time and will be able to check in faster. If a passenger is found carrying any such item which is in the banned list then you may have to discard it, hand it to the airport security, mail it back, or just put it back in your car. It is better to avoid all this as this may lead to miss your flight.

The last security checkpoint is just before you board the plane. At this point you will have to present your boarding pass, your identification proof. If you appear to be nervous or seem to be suspicious you will have to go through a thorough security check, it is better to be composed while going through all the security points.

You can make your air journey enjoyable if you know the rules and other procedures done for security reasons. Happy Journeying!