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Airport Security: What You Need To Know

- 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

    • 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.

    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.

    On The Web:

  • Transportation Security Administration: Threat Assessment Information

    • Sources:

    Transportation Security Administration The Associated Press

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