When Traveling Through the Airport, It Helps to Know Your Way Around
If you don't travel frequently, there may be some stress and apprehension when taking a trip.
First, you know there are going to be a lot of people, so waiting in long lines and then the rush when it becomes your turn can cause anxiety.
Plus you know that airport security is all business, you have to catch a plane that maybe you're late for.
And you aren't perfectly clear exactly how to get through security without raising any red flags.
Airport security may be your gateway to adventure, but it can also seem like a daunting obstacle to overcome.
So in an attempt to give you more peace of mind, here we will give you a few tips that will allow you to breeze through.
1.
Things to pack, carry on or leave at home.
Quick rule: if it can explode, such as aerosols or lighter fluid, leave it at home.
If its non-flammable liquids or gels and in a 3.
4 ounce container (or less), you can bring it through security.
Firearms, tools or sports equipment that could be used as a weapon or self-defense items must be checked.
2.
Getting through security.
First, have an acceptable identification ready.
This would include a passport, U.
S.
Military ID, driver's license issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles (with photo), permanent resident card, foreign government issued passport or DHS "Trusted Traveler" card.
Then take everything out of your pockets and separate your laptop from your bag.
3.
The biggest question: what are the guidelines on liquids? The TSA has guidelines that can be generally encompassed in the 3-1-1 rule.
In limited quantities (3.
4 ounces or less), as mentioned earlier, liquids, aerosols and gels are safe to bring aboard a plane.
Every passenger is allowed one quart-sized, clear plastic bag, preferably a zip-top, to hold all of these 3.
4 ounce containers.
So 3 ounces of liquid placed in 1 quart-sized bag, limited to 1 bag per passenger.
Place them on the screening bin at check-in.
When you are in doubt, of course, put your liquids in the luggage that you check.
Typically longer trips will require you to have larger containers, so 3-1-1 is for short trips.
The one exception to this is medications, food and baby formula, which are allowed in larger quantities without requiring a zip-top bag.
As long as they are in "reasonable" quantities, these items can be declared for inspection at checkpoint.
First, you know there are going to be a lot of people, so waiting in long lines and then the rush when it becomes your turn can cause anxiety.
Plus you know that airport security is all business, you have to catch a plane that maybe you're late for.
And you aren't perfectly clear exactly how to get through security without raising any red flags.
Airport security may be your gateway to adventure, but it can also seem like a daunting obstacle to overcome.
So in an attempt to give you more peace of mind, here we will give you a few tips that will allow you to breeze through.
1.
Things to pack, carry on or leave at home.
Quick rule: if it can explode, such as aerosols or lighter fluid, leave it at home.
If its non-flammable liquids or gels and in a 3.
4 ounce container (or less), you can bring it through security.
Firearms, tools or sports equipment that could be used as a weapon or self-defense items must be checked.
2.
Getting through security.
First, have an acceptable identification ready.
This would include a passport, U.
S.
Military ID, driver's license issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles (with photo), permanent resident card, foreign government issued passport or DHS "Trusted Traveler" card.
Then take everything out of your pockets and separate your laptop from your bag.
3.
The biggest question: what are the guidelines on liquids? The TSA has guidelines that can be generally encompassed in the 3-1-1 rule.
In limited quantities (3.
4 ounces or less), as mentioned earlier, liquids, aerosols and gels are safe to bring aboard a plane.
Every passenger is allowed one quart-sized, clear plastic bag, preferably a zip-top, to hold all of these 3.
4 ounce containers.
So 3 ounces of liquid placed in 1 quart-sized bag, limited to 1 bag per passenger.
Place them on the screening bin at check-in.
When you are in doubt, of course, put your liquids in the luggage that you check.
Typically longer trips will require you to have larger containers, so 3-1-1 is for short trips.
The one exception to this is medications, food and baby formula, which are allowed in larger quantities without requiring a zip-top bag.
As long as they are in "reasonable" quantities, these items can be declared for inspection at checkpoint.