Note that some devices, such as pacemakers, shouldn't be exposed to metal detectors. If your airport only has walk-through metal detection machines, request a full pat down instead. Expect ...

TSA urges travelers with pacemakers to refrain from using walk-through metal detectors in airport security. Similarly, wand metal detectors may interfere with pacemakers when continuously placed ...

“I think most people who have been in an airport or been to a large sports facility or concerts have been through walk-through metal detectors before,” Doherty said. “It shouldn’t be something that’s ...