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BODY SCANNERS AT AIRPORT

You are on your way to the airport, ready to hop a flight to the Caribbean. You are ready to begin your Virgin Island yacht charter vacation.  You are running a little late.  You think to yourself, “I hope I don’t get held up in the security screening and end up missing my flight.“

HOW TO GET THROUGH THEM QUICKLY

Prepare before you arrive at the airport in order to move quickly through security. Here are four suggestions to make the airport screening process as smooth as possible:

• AVOID heavy metal.  We are not referencing the Metallica album on your iPod.  Certain clothing and accessories can set off alarms on metal detectors.  Metal buttons and belt buckles can set off alarms.  Do not wear clothing or jewelry that contain metal when traveling.  Security checkpoints are unforgiving of metals.  Pack metal items in your carry-on baggage.
• PACK your coat.  All items that you are carrying must go through the X-ray machine for inspection.  If you wear an outer coat at the screening checkpoint, you will need to put it in one of the X-ray bins.  This slows down your security process.
• WEAR shoes without laces.  You are required to remove your shoes before you pass through the metal detectors.  All types of footwear, even sandals, are removed. Avoid leaving the security line to sit and untie laced shoes (like Timberland boots worn when headed to snow country). Wear shoes that you can easily and quickly slip on and off.
  
• DECLUTTER your carryon bag.  Security agents get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of a cleaner bag.  Limit liquids in carry-on bags to what you need for the duration of the flight.  This is especially important if you are taking a crewed luxury sailing or mega yacht charter.  The crew on your vessel will have plenty of onboard provisions for you to use.   If you must take liquids, pack them in your checked baggage.  You will get through security faster without obstructions.

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