Here in Japan we have had a few flights to get to some of our away games. The regulations are a little bit different here than they are in the states. I am not sure if it is because we check in as part of of a group but there seems to be a lot less you need to stress about.
1. When you check in you dont need to show ID. All the flights that we have taken this year; and last year within Japan, I have not needed to show ID once (I am thinking this is the one that might be related to the group/team check-in, as I would think you would need an ID)
2. I accidently had a scissors in my carry-on and thought I would have to throw it out. The security person instead measured it and because it was under a certain length I was able to keep it. I thought that was very interesting that I could keep a scissors.
3. You are allowed to take a full drink bottle through security. Whether it is a bottle you have purchased, like water or Gatorade, or your own bottle that you filled up with water you can take it through. If you have a bottle you bought they put it on a machine that, I think, tests the contents and either says pass or reject. If it says pass, you're good and can take it with you. If it says reject I am guessing the either take it and throw it away or open it and drink it right in front of your face (okay I dont think they actually do that). If you have a bottle that you filled up yourself they will ask you what is inside and then have you open it so they can smell it. If it isnt lighter fluid or something of that nature you're good to go. I have to say this is very nice to be able to fill up a large bottle and take it with you instead of having to spend a lot of money of the high-priced-small-airport-bottles that you would otherwise have to purchase.
3. You dont need to take off your shoes at security (I think if you have certain big shoes like platform shoes you have to take them off to make sure you dont have a bazooka or something hidden, but for normal tennis and dress shoes you are allowed to keep them on and your smelly feet covered.
4. In flight service offers a drink for free, but the options are a little different. You of course are able to get coffee, tea, water and apple juice; but the one that really gets me is beef broth. Yes, you are able to order a cup of beef broth. Its served hot, ready to warm you up on a cold day, and yes people actually drink it. The person I was sitting next to on the plane today actually ordered it.
1. When you check in you dont need to show ID. All the flights that we have taken this year; and last year within Japan, I have not needed to show ID once (I am thinking this is the one that might be related to the group/team check-in, as I would think you would need an ID)
2. I accidently had a scissors in my carry-on and thought I would have to throw it out. The security person instead measured it and because it was under a certain length I was able to keep it. I thought that was very interesting that I could keep a scissors.
3. You are allowed to take a full drink bottle through security. Whether it is a bottle you have purchased, like water or Gatorade, or your own bottle that you filled up with water you can take it through. If you have a bottle you bought they put it on a machine that, I think, tests the contents and either says pass or reject. If it says pass, you're good and can take it with you. If it says reject I am guessing the either take it and throw it away or open it and drink it right in front of your face (okay I dont think they actually do that). If you have a bottle that you filled up yourself they will ask you what is inside and then have you open it so they can smell it. If it isnt lighter fluid or something of that nature you're good to go. I have to say this is very nice to be able to fill up a large bottle and take it with you instead of having to spend a lot of money of the high-priced-small-airport-bottles that you would otherwise have to purchase.
3. You dont need to take off your shoes at security (I think if you have certain big shoes like platform shoes you have to take them off to make sure you dont have a bazooka or something hidden, but for normal tennis and dress shoes you are allowed to keep them on and your smelly feet covered.
4. In flight service offers a drink for free, but the options are a little different. You of course are able to get coffee, tea, water and apple juice; but the one that really gets me is beef broth. Yes, you are able to order a cup of beef broth. Its served hot, ready to warm you up on a cold day, and yes people actually drink it. The person I was sitting next to on the plane today actually ordered it.
