What not to do during security checks

Arguing with staff doesn't change the outcome

Arguing with staff over a rule being enforced rarely changes the outcome and only slows down the entire queue; it's better to calmly ask for an explanation or, if necessary, speak to a supervisor instead of insisting at the checkpoint.

Showing up unprepared in front of the conveyor belt

Showing up with items still buried in your luggage right in front of the conveyor belt forces you to empty everything under pressure; preparing liquids, electronics and belts in advance in external pockets speeds up the process.

Liquids and electronics: rules change from airport to airport

Keeping your phone in your pocket absentmindedly almost always leads to a second pass through the metal detector, but the real variable to know involves the scanners: from November 28, 2025 Bergamo Orio al Serio is also expected to adopt the new devices that avoid having to remove liquids and computers from your luggage, but elsewhere the one-liter bag rule still applies.

The moment after security: don't hurry off too fast

Hurrying away from the trays too quickly after security, without checking if you've recovered your belt, watch or wallet, is one of the most basic and costly mistakes to correct later.

The practical advice: before leaving, check if your departure airport is among those with the new scanners (today Malpensa, Linate, Fiumicino, Bologna, Turin); otherwise, continue to follow the one-liter bag rule to avoid a second pass through security.