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They are still using backscatter X-ray scanners in parts of Europe, for example Berlin. That airport does allow you to opt out of them. And in the US, backscat
by hammock 2y ago
They are still using backscatter X-ray scanners in parts of Europe, for example Berlin. That airport does allow you to opt out of them.
And in the US, backscatter X-rays have found continued use in jails and prisons. There is actually one that is used in Cook County (Chicago) that is a conveyor belt you stand on to get a full 5 seconds of X-ray exposure. Opting out of the prison scanner may be possible depending on your circumstances, but undoubtedly more difficult
- Klonoar 2y agoDoes Berlin actually tell you anywhere that you can opt out? Flew through there recently and didn't see anything... prior to having TSA Pre I'd always opt out in the USA, would love to know if it's as simple in Germany for when I fly through.
- hammock 2y agoNot that I saw. But I saw people talking about it online. I did the same thing I do in the US, tell the scanner guy I’d like to opt out. I think they wanded me, no pat down. No fuss.
- joe5150 2y agothat's good to know but disappointing to learn!