Security Screening
An individual with a disability must undergo the same security
screening as any other member of the traveling public.
If an individual with a disability is able to pass through the
security system without activating it, the person shall not be subject
to special screening procedures. Security personnel are free to
examine an assistive device that they believe is capable of concealing
a weapon or other prohibited item. If an individual with a disability
is not able to pass through the system without activating it, the
person will be subject to further screening in the same manner as
any other passenger activating the system.
Security screening personnel at some airports may employ a hand-held
device that will allow them to complete the screening without having
to physically search the individual. If this method is still unable
to clear the individual and a physical search becomes necessary,
then at the passenger’s request, the search must be done in
private.
If the passenger requests a private screening in a timely manner,
the carrier must provide it in time for the passenger to board the
aircraft. Such private screenings will not be required, however,
to a greater extent or for any different reason than for other passengers.
However, they may take more time.
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