Message #11119

[donnap99]

I'll share a story:  In 1985 we went on our honeymoon, to Israel.  We flew El Al, of course.  At the time I was having knee problems and wore braces some times.  



Actually, before the knee braces...  El Al security was quite wary because my passport was in my maiden name but the travel agent had written the ticket in my married name.  Big problem!



Beyond that, my suitcase set off alarms because of the metal in the braces.  We and all of our luggage were taken to a room where every piece of luggage was opened and searched, as were we.  They were not satisfied until they had searched everything!



On the way home it was different, because I was wearing the braces - but under pants that were very narrow at the ankle (remember the style?).  So before I walked through, I told them it would go off, and that I had knee braces on.  After I walked through they "wanded" me, and felt down my braces, but were hesitant because - they said this - there could still be a knife in there.  They let me go without actually making me drop my pants so they could see for themselves...



Whew!