Airport X-ray machines and a prosthesis
Recently had the experience of being pulled aside at an airport after my prosthesis showed up as an anomaly on an xray screening machine. I had to declare what it was and have different screening as w...
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If you missed BCNA news item on the subject of improving airport security, I have shared the link here https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2022/12/call-to-improve-airport-screening/
We do hear your voices and thankyou for sharing your experiences. BCNA Policy & Advocacy have taken further action on this topic, which has been solely due to the phone calls and emails received to the Helpline with people sharing their stories.
The below information is from the My Journey article on the topic:
We do hear your voices and thankyou for sharing your experiences. BCNA Policy & Advocacy have taken further action on this topic, which has been solely due to the phone calls and emails received to the Helpline with people sharing their stories.
The below information is from the My Journey article on the topic:
It is safe to fly with a breast prosthesis - the change in altitude and air pressure doesn't affect the prosthesis. Ask your doctor for a letter that states that you have a prosthesis which you are wearing or carrying with you.
International security checkpoints often require passengers to go through full body scanners, which will detect the breast prosthesis. If you feel comfortable, let the airport security staff know that you are wearing a prosthesis. Airport security staff may organise a pat down to confirm that the prosthesis is not a threat. They should not ask you to lift your clothing or remove the prosthesis.
It is important to know that you have the right to request to be screened in a private area and by a female security officer. If you feel that you haven't been treated with respect, ask to speak to the screening supervisor. You can also lodge a written complaint to the airport management.
If you don't want to wear your prosthesis, you can pack it in either your carry-on or checked luggage. The rules about liquids, gels and aerosols don't apply to silicone or gel-filled prostheses.
For more information about travelling with a breast prosthesis, visit the government website: TravelSECURE