I have just flown Heathrow to Miami return, and was more impressed with security at Heathrow than Miami. At Heathrow they checked all bags and people, then further checks at the gate with scanning and shoe checks. They announced on board that the plane had been thoroughly checked over and was secure. In Miami the searches seemed more random, with suitcases going through a scanner and some being opened and staff having a quick look. Then the hand luggage check with no shoe check or personal bag searches. My friend who travelled the day before said that everyone at Miami had their bags opened!

Rebecca