So more recently my carry-on, in this case my laptop bag, has been diverted for manual check, and then released without actually being opened (presumable after the agent reviews the x-ray images).
I suspect it's because I have a switchblade key holder in my bag that looks something like the below.
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I've removed it, and it seems to have resolved the issue.
What do other people think? Do you think that's the reason?
A friend of mine carries blunt tip scissors (that are apparently allowed) that also causes his carry-on to be manual checked every time.
Have you carried something yourself that have led to more frequent manual checks as well?
