[BRLTTY] Slightly OT: airport security and braille displays

[Jason White]

I usually take it out and place it in one of those trays used for 
laptops and other electronic devices. At that point, it generally goes 
through security without any concern. I remember at least one case in 
which it was examined by an officer.

The more thorough airport security is, the safer I feel on the flight.

On 20/7/23 11:55, Keith Wessel wrote:
> Hi, all,
>
> Apologies for a slightly off-topic posting, but I figured a community of
> braille display users might be a good place to ask.
>
> I often take my braille display with me when I travel by air, carrying it on
> the plane with me. Every time I go through TSA airport security here in the
> U.S., my display seems to get flagged for inspection by the TSA agents. It's
> not a big deal. They check it out to make sure it's nothing that shouldn't
> go on the plane, ask a couple questions, then send me and my display on my
> way. It's just a mildly inconvenient delay for me and extra work for them.
> Don't get me wrong; I'm glad they're doing their job and checking out an
> unfamiliar object.
>
> This has happened with both a focus 80 and Focus 40. I often travel with one
> or the other. I used to leave the Focus 40 in my backpack, but that just
> lead to my whole backpack being flagged.
>
> Has anyone figured out a smooth way to get a braille display through airport
> security?
>
> Thanks,
> Keith
>
>
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