Travel news recently has been full of stories of airport delays due to tighter security checks.
Of course, airport security is a very important stage of travel, but how can you make sure you get through without unnecessary hold up?
One seasoned traveller gave their advice about how to pass through security speedily on a Reddit thread for travel tips.
And in order to get through security quickly it all comes down to who you need to avoid.
The author, known on the site as mdowney, said: “Avoid the security line with families, kids, elderly, or people who look like they never travel.”
He explained exactly why this, in the post.
Mdowney wrote: “They will take longer and if there bag gets flagged it will slow you down.”
So, if you are hoping to get through security quickly, ensure you avoid the rookie travellers, families and the elderly.
Airport staff have secret codes to communicate in emergencies, including major security threats.
If there is any threat to security, this needs to be communicated between staff as efficiently as possible. There is a secret code you might hear in an airport to alert you of such an event.
Code Bravo is reportedly the term used to communicate a general security threat.
It is important for members of the public to be very vigilant when travelling.
Pickpocketers and petty criminals like to wait looking for opportunities to swindle tourists.
A viral video, which appeared on the website LiveLeak.com showed a common method thieves use to steal expensive camera lenses from tourists.
A group of unsuspecting tourists in Saint Petersburg, Russia, walk down the street in the 15 second clip.
One man has a camera around his neck on a strap.
The gang of criminals rush up to the group and appear to be attempting to show them something on a piece of card or laminated paper.
However, the paper is just a device to distract the man.
