This is merchandised as not needing to remove the belt during security checks in airports due to it's plastic buckle.  Hence, our reason for buying it.  However, after using it thru numerous airports this summer, it was still always necessary to remove the belt as it triggered the alarm  because of the metal zipper in the back.  It is not as easy to remove as a leather belt.  Do not misrepresent this as such in the future.