[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Joe.

oh okay, does metal include like plugs and everything cos obviously im taking chargers etc in my hand luggage not in my suitcase. super embarrassing taking a retainer out though!

Hand luggage goes through the machine on the belt..doesnt go through the metal detector.

[Joe.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Hand luggage goes through the machine on the belt..doesnt go through the metal detector.

ah okay sorry, haven't been to airport security before, only the Eurostar security.

with ears popping- is it anything like when they pop on the tube or Eurostar-or worse!?

[Vicky.]

Dunno, my ears have never popped as I always have boiled sweets and swallow like mad for the whole 5 mins or so it takes to take off/land

[Jack_]

You'll have to empty your pockets and take your belt off (if you're wearing one) when you go through security, you just shove everything in the tray they give you

There's signs all around the queues leading up to it though telling you what you need to do so it's fine

[Joe.]

Ah wicked, thanks for the info everyone- going to sleep now! Wish me luck tomorrow!

[Jessica.]

I shall look back on this thread in 2 weeks as I am prepare to head to portugal. I have only flew once before coming back from the Aran islands and it was only an 18 seat plane, but I am going on a real one alone soon.

[LikeABoatOnWater]

wait, are you going by yourself?

[LikeABoatOnWater]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

I shall look back on this thread in 2 weeks as I am prepare to head to portugal. I have only flew once before coming back from the Aran islands and it was only an 18 seat plane, but I am going on a real one alone soon.

I'd much rather fly on a jet than on a small little plane, those things crash all the time.