Summer Airline Travel Tips -- Security Today

The TSA offers summer travel tips for airline passengers.

Before Packing

Quart sized zip top bag (Hint: 1 bag per passenger is permitted).
3 ounces or less sized containers of liquids, gels and aerosols.
Visit TSA.gov to review the prohibited items list for both carry-on and checked baggage.
If purchasing a luggage lock, be sure to look for those that are recognized by TSA.
It can be helpful to tape a card with your name and contact information on any large electronics (like laptops).

When Packing

Pack items in layers (shoes one layer, clothes one layer, electronics one layer, etc.)
Pack large electronics on top layer of carry-on for easy accessibility.
Place your 3-1-1 bag with liquids, gels and aerosols in front pocket of your carry-on for easy accessibility .

Before Leaving for Airport

Give yourself enough time to arrive at the airport early.
Wear easily removable shoes.
Make sure to have accepted government issued identification and boarding pass (if printed at home).

Before Entering Checkpoint

Look for Family/Medical Liquids Lanes if special assistance is needed for families.
Be sure to place all items from pockets and any bulky metal jewelry in carry-on bag or purse.
Have ID and boarding pass out for inspection.

After Entering Checkpoint

Remove 3-1-1 bag and place in bin.
Remove shoes and place directly on belt for quick screening.
Remove coats and jackets and place in bin.
Remove computers and large electronics from carry on and place in bin alone (video game consoles, remote control toys, etc.)
Ensure no items remain in your pockets before proceeding to the walk-thru metal detector or imaging technology (keys, cell phones, comb, eyeglasses, etc.)
Remember to check bins and collect all belongings following screening.

Remembering 9/11
In this episode, Security Today Editor-in-Chief Ralph C. Jensen Talks with Steve Karoly about security and transportation issues, specifically airport, airline and passenger security. It is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Much has changed concerning security efforts about airport transportation security. The conversation talks about the role that technology plays in protecting the flying public and steps taken to ensure there hasn’t been a successful terrorist attack on a U.S. airliner since 9/11. Checkpoint and screening are evolving at a rapid pace, and the conversation centers on new measures and technologies that are being integrated into checkpoints.