Originally Posted by JB3

Really sucks up the minutes if you are not prepared for the requirements, sure.

The last 4 flights ive been on I breezed through security in under 20 minutes, and from major airports. Yes taking off shoes and not bringing specific items is annoying, but only if you are surprised by it, which no one should be at this point.

As far as the time of the scanner, you walk in, it rotates, you walk out. Takes longer than walking under a regular detector, but still we are talking about 5 seconds of time, unless you have a bunch of change or crap that sets it off. You are waiting in line, put all the stuff in your carry on bag.

Secondly you can bring all those other items provided you bring them in the reduced sizes allowable. Even liquor. Lots of delay happens because of people who arrive at security after waiting in line and are surprised at the clearly posted rules appear to concern them also.

I find it mildly irritating, not an earth shattering imposition. I find it more irritating that its such a shock to people that they have to take off their shoes and delay the line. I don't fly that much, maybe once or twice a year on average, but even I remember that.