X-ray backscatter security scanners

[Trek420]

So far it's been easy to explain to the TSA who checks ID against boarding pass that I've had skin cancer, want to reduce radiation and not do the back scatter.

Each time I've just been pointed to the line that's using the regular metal detection etc. So far no pat down. I empathise with anyone who would find the pat down upsetting. I would not exactly look forward to it but probably would not ruin my day either. I just wanted to reduce the ammount of radiation I get due to a skin cancer scare I had.

[channlluv]

I'm happy to explain about the skin cancer. I'd rather not have an emotional meltdown because of the pat down, though. Especially not when we're heading to Hawaii, and my daughter doesn't know about my history. I'd rather not spend the five-hour flight explaining.

I'd be fine with the regular machines. I hope that's what happens.

Roxy

[GLC1968]

Don't wear a dress. They single out women in dresses because they claim something could hide up there that could be used to take over the plane.

I don't buy this. I wore a skirt on one leg of my trip and was not singled out. On the return trip, I was wearing pants when they sent me through the backscatter scanner. My boss, who was travelling with me on the return trip WAS wearing a skirt and she was sent through the regular x-ray machines. Exact opposite of what you are suggesting!