TSA Alarms
Sweat Triggers TSA Alarms: What to Know and How to Avoid It
Travelers are increasingly being flagged at airport security due to sweat stains, mainly in the groin area—a phenomenon informally referred to as “swamp crotch.” TSA’s millimeter-wave body scanners detect moisture, which disrupts scan signals and triggers secondary pat-downs. Why Sweat Sets Off Alarms * These scanners measure