Not having flown out of the country, I was wondering if you can wear your money belt through security checks without arousing undue suspicion--for example, if you need to go through one of the x-ray machines. I know I need to keep my passport accessible, of course. Thanks...
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9100 posts
I've never had a problem going through the older metal detectors wearing my money belt, as the zipper is made of plastic. But with the new body scanner equipment, it has to be removed.
Posted by
OP
US
598 posts
Thanks, Michael. That answers my question--just what I needed to know.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23278 posts
We have had mixed experience. Normally the money belt doesn't cause a problem because of no metal. However, in Germany three years ago, someone noticed or detected my wife's money belt after going through the scanner but there was no alarm. But it resulted in her being taken to a room and stripped to her underwear. Now we remove them and place them in a secure pocket in the day bag. After all, you cannot be too careful with a slightly greying, 60+, elementary librarian.
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OP
US
598 posts
Frank,
Thanks, that's exactly what I want to avoid--my own grey hairs don't need it either!