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Amman: Extra Scrutiny at Amman’s Queen Alia Airport

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Veröffentlicht am 23:15 07.01.2008 von ashleymoray



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While I am a firm believer in “it’s the journey and not the destination…” sometimes the journey can set the wrong tone for the rest of the trip! My short first-time trip to Amman fell into that category. My arrival at Amman’s Queen Alia airport was going well--I had purchased the requisite visa stamp, made it through customs with no problems, and was approved through passport control without any delay. However, immediately leaving the passport control stand (and I mean within 1 meter of the stand), my path was blocked by seven men all weathering leather jackets, black corduroy slacks, black trainers, and a mix of tan, burgundy, or black shirts--oh and two of them were wearing sunglasses (it was 11pm)! One of the men demanded my passport--within earshot of the passport control officers and a few remaining passengers. I explained that I had already been checked by the officer and pointed him out as he was within arm’s reach. Again he demanded my passport which I had no intention of relinquishing. I did open it to the page where it was stamped but I would not let him have it. After looking at the stamp, I was told I could go. I do not know if this was an unofficial “official” checkpoint (e.g., undercover Jordanian police, etc.), a group of criminals (I doubt the later given their close location next to security forces), or if I was “selected” for additional scrutiny because I was a lone female traveler. Regardless, the experience did remind me that I am only a guest in a foreign land and there will always be unique laws and social customs that require strict adherence even in the 21st Century. Hopefully my next trip will be better!

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0:12 08.01.2008
 kommentieren redrogue schrieb:
OMG, Ash! Scary! But exciting...:=)

Rouge (* *)

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21:22 08.01.2008
 kommentieren ashleymoray schrieb:
I think was a bit too tired to be amused--or scared :). The departure went much more smoothly except that I did not realize I was standing in the "male only" line until the security officer directed to where two women were standing. Truly looking to go back for a better experience!

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16:24 13.01.2008
 kommentieren Alucard schrieb:
Shit happens! I think that some like that always happens in whichever country it is... I just hope there would be no customs existing anymore....honestly...

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