Security screenings



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Flying With Disability

Security screenings

Security screening for disabled travellers can be require more time than the average traveller. All disabled travellers must undergo the same level of security checks as an able bodied traveller.

Naturally, if you are able to pass through the security metal detectors without activating it then no additional provisions will be required.

Security concerns tend to be that an assistive device, such as a wheelchair could be concealing a weapon or narcotics.

The easiest way for security to search a traveller unable to pass through the security metal detector is to carry a hand held detector over the individual.

Passing through a security point, as a disabled traveller need not be a problem, the only concern is that to pass through the check point wheelchairs or walking canes will inevitably set the detector off, leading to a requisite second security test to ensure that no prohibited goods are being concealed.

Like many aspects of flying with a disability, simply allow a little more time to pass through security.