A couple of years ago I had an operation on the spine, now there are supporting spokes in it. In April I want to go to Istanbul.
From options - ferry from Odessa (very long) or air travel. I'm afraid there can be problems with aviation. Now on TV talking about fighting against terrorism, so I'm very worried about the question - how do I go through a metal detector and a scanner at the airport? On the detector - I'll ring, the scanner - I'm afraid that something has happened (I understand, of course, that I'm blowing on water, but still).
Do not tell me, is it safe to go through all customs air events in my case? What documents or information should I take with me? Or go by ferry (it seems like there are no such checks)?
Responsible Yaroslav Novikov, Lead Manager, Corporate and VIP Tourism Department, Kraft Services
Your doubts, fortunately, are not substantiated. A lot of people with "medical metal" without unnecessary problems pass control at the airport and fly international flights. As a rule, spokes are made of titanium, and it does not always "ring" when passing through a metal detector. As for the scanner, the principle applied in it is similar to the usual X-ray, but the dose of irradiation is minimal. There will not be any unpleasant consequences from the passage of the scanner with spokes.
However, for your peace of mind you can go through a personal search (this practice is practiced in many airports, including Ataturk airport in Istanbul) and pass the scanner. However, please take into account that personal examination is not a pleasant procedure.
Finally, for complete peace of mind, I recommend that you have an x-ray of your back and a medical history translated into Turkish. However, the probability that you will be asked for these documents is minimal.
Regarding the ferry - yes, there are really less problematic checks, but it's up to you. I will say directly: ferries to Istanbul are not cruise vessels January 13, 2010
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