Hi guys! Now, I insist on being repetitive.
But what can I do if the content of this video is so important?
Almost everything in airports has to do with security to some extent.
And I've already lost a couple of things that I had in my bag
because I wasn't aware that they weren't allowed.
So, don't do the same thing!
Once you check in your baggage,
it'll go through a scanner on the way out of the country,
and then again on the way into another country.
And so will you!
When you leave the U.S., you'll have to go through the security checkpoint.
Actually,
in every airport in the world, you'll go through these procedures.
The difference might be that, in the US,
they can be a little bit pickier with certain things.
In this class, we'll have a look at the security checkpoint and its procedures,
as I tell you about some things you must be careful with.
Well...
We've already seen some items that are forbidden in your carry on,
but there's no harm in checking them out once again.
There may be exceptions to the 100ml containers policy
if you're travelling with babies or young children.
So, a good tip is to check local policies ahead of time.
The lines are usually pretty long at the security checkpoint,
so my first suggestion is that you start getting ready for it
while you stand in line.
When it's your turn, do as the officers say.
Don't question them.
Keep in mind that the TSA, Transportation Security Administration,
is the authority at the airport, ok?
As you approach the scanners, this is what you'll have to do:
All set? Then it's scanning time!
You'll slide your bags into the bag scanner,
and you'll wait to be called into the body scanner.
You'll know it's your turn when you hear one of these sentences,
or something similar to the following:
In fact, they might not even say anything.
The body speaks, you know?
So, the security officers might just make hand gestures or nod to tell you to come in.
Body language is a good strategy to deal with people
who can't speak your language.
So, you step into the scanner,
and the officer will be on the other side giving you the instructions.
You have to stand in that position for a couple of seconds,
and then you'll be told to leave the scanner.
Is that it? Well...
That depends.
As you step out of the body scanner,
you'll proceed to retrieve your belongings that went through the bag scanner.
As it turns out, the security officers who check the carry-ons
might call you for further inspection.
They'll ask you to open your bags so they can see their contents better.
This is no reason to worry, ok? It's standard procedure.
It can happen to anybody.
Sometimes, they pick one bag at random,
and sometimes they spot something they'd like to verify.
For example:
It's not a problem to carry those items, ok guys?
They're all allowed, but the officers might want to take a look
just to make sure you're good to go.
You see, guys, from the check-in, to immigration and the security check,
it might take a while.
That's why passengers of international flights
are requested to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure.
And if everyone gets ready for this in advance,
the lines move smoothly and no one gets stressed out.
Ok, guys, so this is it!
We're almost ready to fly again!
But as you've arrived early at the airport,
and prepared your carry-on considering the security checkpoint,
you have plenty of time to hang out at the boarding area.
I'll tell you what:
check your knowledge about the security checkpoint,
by doing the follow-up exercises.
And in the next video,
we'll see what kind of fun awaits in the boarding area!
See ya!