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So, they do not have a token system at all? Almost every other airport has a simple tokened system where one gets a token for their belongings, goes through the checks, reaches the other end and hands the token back and collects their belongings. Such a simple thing. Seen it in Changi (Singapore) and KL. The TSA dudes never thought simple thing?

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I've not seen that at any UK or US airport I've been through. Stuff just goes through on a conveyor belt, and sits at the end for the passengers to pick up. It's struck me how easy it would be for someone to swipe a phone or wallet while it's sitting there, though I've never seen that happen.

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