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Going Through Security

Use these essential phrases when you are going through the airport security check before your flight.

Key Phrases

Do I need to take my laptop out of my bag?

💡 Ask this question if you are not sure where to put your electronic devices.

Should I put my belt and shoes in the tray?

💡 Use this phrase to ask the officer about the items that you are wearing.

Are these liquids small enough to go through?

💡 You can ask this when you have small bottles of perfume or hand cream.

I have already put my liquids in a clear plastic bag.

💡 Tell the officer this information if they ask about the liquid rules at security.

Could you please tell me where I should go now?

💡 Use this polite question when you are not sure about the next step.

Should I walk through the body scanner now?

💡 Ask this question when you are waiting for the officer to give you instructions.

I have a metal joint, so the machine might make a sound.

💡 You must explain this to the officer before you walk through the scanning machine.

Excuse me, is this tray mine or does it belong to someone else?

💡 Ask this if you are confused about the bags that are on the belt.

Can I collect my bags from the other side of the machine?

💡 Ask this when you have successfully passed through the scanner and want your bags.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Excuse me, do I need to take my laptop out of my bag for security?
Staff
Yes, please put your laptop and your belt in that grey tray over there.
Traveler
Should I also put my small bottle of water in the clear plastic bag?
Staff
Yes, because you must show all liquids that you have in your hand luggage.
Traveler
I have done that, so should I walk through the body scanner now?
Staff
Please wait for a moment, and I will tell you when you can walk.
Traveler
I have a metal key in my pocket, which might make the machine ring.
Staff
Please put the key in the tray, and then you can walk through.

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