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Air Travel Packing Advice

It is important that you don’t pack items which may be considered weapons, explosives, incendiaries, or anything that is seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons, like your nail file or pocket knife. Bringing a prohibited item to the checkpoint may cause problems but definitely you will never see you favorite toenail clippers again. For a list of prohibited items go to Transportation Security Administration.

Airport Checkpoints

To efficiently get through checkpoints you should remove metal items and place them in the bins, or if possible just don’t wear metal items, place them in your carry-on bag. There are preparations you can make before you arrive at the airport to help you move more quickly and efficiently through the security processes. Here are a few tips for getting through hassle-free:

• Avoid wearing clothing & accessories containing metal (Jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc.)
• Avoid placing metal items in your pockets (Keys, loose change, lighters, cell phones, pagers, PDAs)
• Avoid wearing shoes with steel tips, heels, shanks, buckles or nails.
• Avoid wearing clothing with metal buttons, snaps, studs, or belt buckles.
• Pack your outer coat or jacket in your baggage when possible.

You are allowed one carry-on in addition to one personal item such as a laptop computer, purse, small backpack, briefcase, or camera case. Checked Baggage is luggage you check in at the ticket counter or at curbside. It will not be accessible during your flight.

Tips for Packing Your Checked Baggage:

• Don’t put film in your checked baggage, as the screening equipment will damage it.
• Pack shoes, boots, sneakers, and other footwear on top of other contents in your luggage.
• Avoid over-packing your bag so that the screener will be able to easily reseal your bag if it is inspected.
• Avoid packing food and drink items in checked baggage.
• Don’t stack piles of books or documents on top of each other; spread them out within your baggage.
• Check airline’s baggage policy, including # of pieces you can bring and size & weight limitations.
• Place identification tags on all of your baggage, including your laptop computer.

What to Bring

Check with your airline to determine how early to arrive at the airport. Bring a boarding pass, ticket, or ticket confirmation, such as a printed itinerary, as well as a government-issued photo ID.