Everyone who travels by air goes through airport security checkpoints. These
checkpoints are operated by Transportation Security Officers from the
Transportation Security Administration. *Piercings are allowed*, but may
alarm the metal detectors. Ideally, remove body piercings before security
screening. TSA Security Officers have to identify any metal that is detected
at the checkpoint. If you set off the alarm, you will undergo additional
screening. This includes a hand-wand and pat-down inspection.
