Justin Smith Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 I heard on R4`s Today programme that they`re bringing in new scanners at Heathrow which are less revealing, and, just as important to me and my wife, you actually get to see the image which has been taken*. I can`t say the new system is one I`d actually like, but I wouldn`t get as angry and upset as I do at the moment. It`d be far preferable to the present scanners. The thing is, bearing in mind how much money Manchester Airport have spent on the present scanners, does anyone know if they`ve got plans to bring in the updated type of scanners ? * Unlike the present system where some chap, or woman, in a room somewhere gets to see you in the altogether but you don`t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I heard on R4`s Today programme that they`re bringing in new scanners at Heathrow which are less revealing, and, just as important to me and my wife, you actually get to see the image which has been taken*. I can`t say the new system is one I`d actually like, but I wouldn`t get as angry and upset as I do at the moment. It`d be far preferable to the present scanners. The thing is, bearing in mind how much money Manchester Airport have spent on the present scanners, does anyone know if they`ve got plans to bring in the updated type of scanners ? * Unlike the present system where some chap, or woman, in a room somewhere gets to see you in the altogether but you don`t. i heard the same report today on radio 4. the new scanner gives you a print out of your image and gives less away. i only assume that the scanners wouldn't need replacing but just a software upgrade and an additional printer for the customer. on the radio 4 report the interviewer asked the head of baa security directly if any of the present security had prevented a plane from being attacked. the answer was no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I heard on R4`s Today programme that they`re bringing in new scanners at Heathrow which are less revealing, and, just as important to me and my wife, you actually get to see the image which has been taken*. I can`t say the new system is one I`d actually like, but I wouldn`t get as angry and upset as I do at the moment. It`d be far preferable to the present scanners. The thing is, bearing in mind how much money Manchester Airport have spent on the present scanners, does anyone know if they`ve got plans to bring in the updated type of scanners ? * Unlike the present system where some chap, or woman, in a room somewhere gets to see you in the altogether but you don`t. Guardian article about the new scanners which includes an example image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Hughes Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I get the point of the scanners, but I'm sure most people would feel uneasy about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummytwo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Whether you can be identified from the scanner or not is irrelevant. Its an invasion of privacy and undignified. Even if they can't see your face they're still getting a slight image of what you look like undressed. I personally would never go through one and if I'm honest it puts me off going abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_W Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Going to the doctors or in hospital can be very undignified but you accept it because of your health, well in a similar way the airport scanner may also be beneficial for your health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 . I personally would never go through one and if I'm honest it puts me off going abroad. Well that’s one less person in the queue then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummytwo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Guardian article about the new scanners which includes an example image. That would be fine, seeing as though its not your body and they don't see anything. But I agree with another poster. Terrorists HAVE won! I also read in an article that they don't detect liquid bombs or drugs, though I read in another that they do. Does anyone know which is true? As isn't it a bit pointless if they don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummytwo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well that’s one less person in the queue then. You'd be unlikely to see me in the queue anyway, I have yet to get on a plane and if i'm honest too chicken to. Though I must in future, or take a ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2 blade Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I can't wait to go on one. If anyone would not go abroad because of this how sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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