Bring clear bags not other bags so they can check them. Going through check point no buzz you're good.
I saw other people with bags that weren't clear. They were just searching them at the gate.
They allowed it one time they said next time only clear bags are allowed I'm sorry
As long as it is not to big, something to hold your phone would not be to big. Cinch purse size is fine.
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