HEY, IT'S NOT LIKE THEY TRIED TO GET THROUGH WITH A BOTTLE OF WATER

A US family caused a bomb scare at Israel's main international airport after presenting an unexploded artillery shell at a security check.

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, pharmaross, Steve K, Peter Metrinko and Barry)

Comments

[Clankie]

You're supposed to take your shoes and belt off first. Sheesh.

[cfjk]

So much for collecting souvenirs for your curio cabinet.

[Le Petomane]

What a missed opportunity for some bratty kid to pop a paper bag.

[wanderer2575]

Of course it's a problem -- it's not in a clear Ziplok bag.

[Jim]

I’m making my way through some airport routines today. Thankfully there have been no such surprises so far, though I haven’t been to one of the souvenir shops yet.

It’s been a while since I’ve flown. Nice to see fewer masks, though public transportation has certainly become quite an antisocial experience generally. Good to be able to check in with you all while awaiting a connecting flight.

[cfjk]

@Jim: It's been a while for me too. Do they still hand out unlimited numbers of free nips?

[C. Robbin]

Only an American would think that is an appropriate souvenir. Is the family from Florida?

[Jim]

@cfjk: I went for the cheap base fare, but then they nickel and dime you for everything.

Waiting to get off the plane now. I see that there's no need to be overly polite with this process.