Ok, well as most of you know, I just got back from a vacation which did involve 2 passes through airport security.
On the way back the secuirty people picked up "something" in my carry on (second time it happened to me, first time was on a different trip). The main guy in charge asked if it was OK for him to search my bag (like I really was able to say no).
Turns out, the spare batteries and the GBA light I had had come together too closely and resembled a bomb part. The guard appoligized for the inconveniance and looked like he excpected me, or my dad to be angry. I just smiled at him and said "thanks for doing your job and keeping me safe" and walked away (not in a smart tone, but a sincere one).
Would you guys have said something similar, or have been mad that they occupied your time?
PS The first time was on my way back from Honolulu. (Notice I said back) Apperently my hunting knife had made it through my pre-pack bag check, as well as Milwaukee Airport security in my Carry-on. The honolulu guards saw it, and asked if I wanted to go back and check it, or for them to throw it away. Since it was covered in hunting battle-scars, I just had them toss it.
This DB'ed on me, so lemme know if it comes up as a double.
On the way back the secuirty people picked up "something" in my carry on (second time it happened to me, first time was on a different trip). The main guy in charge asked if it was OK for him to search my bag (like I really was able to say no).
Turns out, the spare batteries and the GBA light I had had come together too closely and resembled a bomb part. The guard appoligized for the inconveniance and looked like he excpected me, or my dad to be angry. I just smiled at him and said "thanks for doing your job and keeping me safe" and walked away (not in a smart tone, but a sincere one).
Would you guys have said something similar, or have been mad that they occupied your time?
PS The first time was on my way back from Honolulu. (Notice I said back) Apperently my hunting knife had made it through my pre-pack bag check, as well as Milwaukee Airport security in my Carry-on. The honolulu guards saw it, and asked if I wanted to go back and check it, or for them to throw it away. Since it was covered in hunting battle-scars, I just had them toss it.
This DB'ed on me, so lemme know if it comes up as a double.