Question for Mik&Minnie-airport screening

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Mik&Minnie,
You were so good about explaining about the cameras and film, I thought I would ask you another silly question about airport security.
We are bringing walkie-talkies with us, and I was going to put them in the checked bags. Would it be better to have them in the carry-on instead? I just wondered when they show up in the checked bags if that will trigger more of a search. I have everything packed in clear bags so it would be easy for the screeners to check our bags if necessary without the clothes spilling out, and I never lock the bags anyway. But I just want things to be as easy as possible for everyone.

Thanks for the advice.
Kathy

 

[mcnuss]

I am not the person to whom you've addressed the question, but I've taken my walkies on about 10 trips since 9/11 so maybe I can help.

I've had them in both checked and hand baggage and they've never caused a bit of concern. I would not worry about them even the littlest bit, just put them where you have the most space and where you feel the most comfortable.

 

[All Aboard]

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[NotUrsula]

****DO NOT**** leave a camcorder in your checked baggage unless you never want to see it again!!

Both the camera and the tape will be fine in carryon baggage; the scanner is an x-ray, not a magnet.

 

[safetymom]

Walkie talkies wouldn't cause a problem either in luggage or carry on.

 

[CarolA]

Walkie Talkies would qualify as electronics. On most airlines if electronics are lost or stolen while in your checked bags the airline will not reimburse you. I would put them in my carry on.