Hello

My wife and I are thinking of visiting the Virgin Islands, probably both the USVI and BVI. We wondered, if one of you might be able to help us with a question we have regarding the security procedures at Cyril E. King Airport? My wife is pregnant and for that reason we would like to avoid the now widely used full body scanners. All the places in the Caribbean we have been to so far used the older type metal detectors but since St. Thomas is part of the US we thought it might be different there. If body scanners are in place, could she opt out having to go through them and choose a physical pad down instead? Here in Europe this is possible. However, we have not travelled to the US before and are not familiar with US regulations. The other option would be Beef Island Airport instead but our preference is to depart from St. Thomas.

Your feedback would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Steve