Does airport security make you take out ear piercings?

Question

I got my industrial pierced about a week ago and I have to travel by airplane on Sunday, and I don't want to take it out! It would hurt wayyyyy to bad. So, do they make you take out your piercings while going through the metal detector?

Answer 1

I have been flying with piercings - just ear, nothing "exotic" - and jewelry in place for 27 years (including dozens of flights since September 11, 2001) and have NEVER had an issue with it.

Answer 2

no and if the metel detector does go off just show them your ear lol

Answer 3

generally, they always make me take out my ear piercings [they don't make me take out my lip though]

i don't think they will if you explain to them the situation.

Answer 4

No.  If they alarm, they are easily verified.