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Going through airport security is one of those strange, shared experiences that most people go through, regardless of status. Add in the many, somewhat bizarre safety rules and it’s no wonder people start to get a little bit crazy right before traveling by air.

So we’ve gathered some of the funniest, most relatable, and downright amusing posts people have made about their experiences at the airport. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and, if you yourself are just hanging out at the airport, be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

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Tabitha
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Used to work for TSA. Frozen water can go through the checkpoint, because the explosive stuff doesn’t freeze. Those TSA agents were wrong.

Anyone-for-tea?
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did this! Before I had a proper cooling system for my injections, I froze probably only slightly more than 100ml water in a flask and put my medication on the top of it. I said why would I want the ice to melt as I need to keep my meds cold? They let me through, probably begrudgingly!

LB
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw lots of people bring in frozen water bottles at the airport where I worked and TSA never seemed to question it as long as it was completely frozen.

Dogcat vet (retired)
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, I had a ice pack with about 30 individual bubbles of fluid. It was not frozen, so the security person said I could not take it on as it was in a liquid form. Ended up just throwing it out but I thought that was an interesting policy. Oh, and I had bone on bone knees with just recently having had knee surgery on one of my legs

Patricia the Grey
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TSA took my yogurt. I said, "It's not liquid!" and she said, "It's spreadable." I was so mad I mouthed off: "Well, I guess it's YOUR lunch now!"

beeker
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America, a bottle of frozen water is ok to take on a plane. It has to be fully frozen with no unfrozen liquid. Just did it on five flights last year.

Carl Oxley III
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this should absolutely be allowed. IF it's frozen and in something to keep it a solid until through security. That's just smart.

Bob Brooce
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The official rule is that it has to be frozen *solid*. If there's any liquid in the container it has to meet the rules for liquids. Some of it is going to melt by the time you get to the screener, so if you don't drain all of the liquid out just beforehand the rules say it should be confiscated. TSA gents are generally aware of this, so if they wanted to take it I'd guess there was some liquid in the container.

Shane S
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t people have better things to do then to troll TSA? Empty your bottle and fill it for free at the water fountains past security. It’s not that big of a deal. I do it all the time.

MMM
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually a thing. One time, I was trying to bring some camembert through as a Christmas gift. The agents debated whether it was a liquid or not. Then they told me if I had frozen the cheese, it wouldn't be an issue. Not sure if it would work for things like water, though.

SourQueen
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, she's not wrong.. "Frozen liquid items are allowed through the checkpoint as long as they are frozen solid when presented for screening. If frozen liquid items are partially melted, slushy, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container, they must meet 3-1-1 liquids requirements." -www.tsa.gov

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TheDarkestRaven
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, Florida.. love this place. //btw, this isn’t ment to hate on Florida, I live there and I’m saying it’s amusing as hell and I love it xd//

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MadMonkey
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once took a bag of corn meal with me on carry-on (the weight was too much for the checked baggage). I got pulled aside after the x-ray and a guy looked through my carry-on. He unwrapped my carefully bubble-wrapped bag of corn meal and started laughing. I said, "You aren't going to take this away, are you? I live in Europe. I can't make decent cornbread without proper corn meal!" He laughed some more and said, "Take it, hon. Make some fried chicken for me." Needless to say, this was an airport in the US South, where I grew up. Not all TSA agents are jerks.

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Chihuahua Mama
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless they've never traveled to the US or other country that makes you take off your shoes. I've only had to take my shoes off to go to the US

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Breadcrumb.
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It distracts dogs from smelling the drugs you obviously have up..your self?

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Mark
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I long to do that, but I have to ask why you weren’t stopped by the packing supervisor agents

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Alexia
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had an awkward situation once, the metal detector went off every time I tried to pass. Took me some time to convince security that it was the metal part of my bra. Like, what else could have been? :)))

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Shannimal
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guilty... it beats having to stop at the get your s**t together benches.

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MadMonkey
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Possibly because they can stop you from taking your flight if they have reason?

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Delta Dawn
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they must run out of f***s 5 minutes into their first day of work, so my money will be on the agent

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