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- Prepare in advance for major delays at security checkpoints. The Federal Aviation Administration recommends that you arrive well in advance of the usual guidelines of 1½ hours before departure on domestic flights and 2 hours before departure on international flights. Many international flights are delayed or have been canceled.

- Dispose of or properly stow items that are currently restricted or banned from flights originating in the United States and the United Kingdom, including:

Liquids

All liquids are banned from carry-on luggage, including drinks, toothpaste, perfume, shampoo, hair gel and suntan lotion.

Drinks purchased in the airport cannot be carried onto flights.

Exceptions to this rule are baby formula and medications, which must be presented for inspection at security checkpoints.

Other Banned Items (On British flights ONLY. These are permitted on U.S. flights.)

Laptop computers

Mobile phones

iPods

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Other Tips:

- Shoes must be removed and placed on an X-ray belt for screening.

- Passengers are asked to arrive at least two hours early to allow for additional screening.

- Additional wait time may be required at particularly busy airports, including Newark International; Chicago O'Hare; Atlanta Hartsfield; New York Kennedy; Los Angeles International; Washington (D.C.) Dulles; and Boston Logan.

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TSA Tip:

"Declutter your bag. If you let the [TSA employees] have a clear view of what's in the bag with your X-ray, you'll move right on through. That is something very easy to do as you pack your bag: leave the liquids at home, drink them, declutter your bag. And last, I'd say, enjoy your trip." - Transportation Security Administration Chief Kip Hawley.

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On The Web:

Transportation Security Administration: Threat Assessment Information

Sources:

Transportation Security Administration The Associated Press