The real reasons behind strict airport security rules, from removing laptops from bags to separating liquids (and how to get through the checkpoint faster)

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Updated: 5:35 PM BST, 27 July 2023

With the hassle From removing shoes, separating liquids and removing laptops from bags, going through airport security can be a hassle.

But the rules in place are for a reason.

Here we let's break down the logic behind the steps travelers need to take before going through the scanners. Plus, we've got some tips on how to speed up the process to get your vacation off to a flying start.

REMOVING YOUR LAPTOP FROM YOUR BAG

Why should you do we need to put laptops in a separate tray from the rest of our stuff when going through security? Doug Drury, head of aviation at CQUniversity Australia, explains that the main reason is that "the battery and other mechanical components are too dense for the x-rays to penetrate effectively, especially if the scanning system is old".

Writing in an article on The Conversation, he says that with the laptop in your bag, "those responsible for security cannot use the filtered image to determine if...