[justusw]

While flying itself is quite fun - nothing beats finding weird tchotchkes in the duty free shop - thinking about airport security gives me existential dread.

I think it is great that British airports are relaxing their rules, but until that applies to the whole world, I will still arrive 2-3 hours before departure, knowing how unpredictable the situation at some airport security checkpoint can be.

It is almost as if the whole point is to discourage us to fly. It is great if you live in a country with access to high speed trains. Surely beats walking around in your socks or people with no empathy going through your luggage.

[davidkuennen]

I think it's rather to encourage us to fly.

Many people are scared of flying and only do so, because they know it's the safest form to travel. If that would change, many people would refrain from flying.

[maest]

> It is great if you live in a country with access to high speed trains.

I've had my swiss knife taken off of me when going through security check for the London - Paris Eurostar.

Very annoying, still not sure why it's forbidden.

[woopwoop24]

in laos they make you security check for the high speed trains as well as needing passport photos of you upfront for your tickets. Same regulations as air travel with deodorant, knives and stuff like that, it is super ridiculous