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Laptops (likely) to be banned from cabins - EU to US flights

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    #32
    PaulKK
    Registered Users Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    Can someone explain why US bound flights from Dublin must pass the TSA level security scan on top of the standard one?

    As far as I can determine they just scan the hand luggage again, and if you are unlucky enough go through the body scanner, otherwise the metal detector.

    Could they not have some sort of arrangement where the normal security is done to a standard to satisfy the US rules too?

    It seems a bit ridiculous considering when you fly back from the states its generally the bog standard security check.


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    #33
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,387 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Because to all intents and purposes you're clearing US Customs (not just immigration) while still in DUB, and when you arrive you're treated the same as a domestic arrival.

    Not all flights ex-DUB are pre-cleared though.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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