Getting through airport security often feels like a miracle in itself. Pass through any UK airport and there’s a distinct chance you’ll be stopped by security.
Try not to view this as a hindrance. Airport security checks are designed to keep people safe. Okay they delay you a little but as long as you have nothing to hide what have you got to fear? Continue reading
It’s a headache you face when you go on holiday. What do you pack, how much can you carry, will you get stopped by security?
This year make the difference. Prevent the chances of getting stopped by security, you could avoid person screening altogether by taking the professional travellers guide to catching a plane. Continue reading
Arrive at the airport in plenty of time for a flight and you don’t want to be delayed by the security services, it’ll put you in a bad mood and could spoil the beginning of your holiday.
Special measures will ensure your sail through security. Just make sure you’re not carrying a prohibited item, scan through your hand luggage for these easy to overlook items. Continue reading
If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ll know what to take on a plane. You’ll have a list of essentials you can’t go a flight without. But for most of us, flying is a one-off. A holiday occasion. If you’re jumping on a plane for the long haul you’re going to want to take a few essentials with you. Continue reading
Although there has been a huge amount of controversy about the implementation of full aka whole body scanners in airports the technology is useful in other industries.
There has also been some controversy around ‘backscatter’ scanners, a type of full body scanning system that uses micro x-rays. Confusion is rife regarding the amount of radiation a backscatter scanner emits. At one stage the level was deemed unacceptable but the latest research in America shows that a person “would have to receive more than 17,000 screenings in a year []to exceed government standards” (CNN.com). Continue reading
We all know the safety risks associated with flying. Airport security has been tightened in recent years and this is a good thing, it’s designed to protect you so try not to see it as a burden, look at it as a minor hindrance just before you fly away on holiday.
Apart from the threat of terrorism, other crimes are heavily linked with airport travel. These include theft from person and theft from vehicles parked at the airport as well. Continue reading
BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory series recently shone on a torch on big data. During the show they discussed how big data is being used to improve facial recognition software.
The show speculated that 3D facial recognition could be smart enough to detect emotions on our faces. It also exposed flaws in 2D facial recognition technology, showing how the software failed to realise when it was seeing a picture of a person or a real person standing in front of the camera. Continue reading
Airport security is no laughing matter. It’s in place to save lives and stop people from taking things on board a plane that could pose a risk. But there are few things you can’t take on a plane that may surprise you. Stuff that you don’t deem dangerous. Continue reading
In recent years, airlines and airports have upped security. Restrictions have been put in place on what you can and can’t take on board. And many question why you can’t take you pair of tweezers onto a plane.
But there are something’s you know you can’t take onto a plane. A crocodile for example…
Here, we’re going to look at the strangest things ever smuggled on board. Continue reading
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