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TSA Issues Guidelines to Help Passengers through Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued some reminders to help travelers pass through security checkpoints at airports and an updatedlist of items that passengers may not bring into the aircraft cabin. The TSA will be reviewing the list periodically, and any changes to the list will be announced and posted on the TSA website at www.tsa.dot.gov
Allow extra time: Heightened security measures require more time to properly screen travelers. Travelers should contact their airline to find out how early they should arrive.
Check-in: A government-issued ID* (federal, state, or local) will be requested. Each traveler must be prepared to show ID at the ticket counter and subsequent points, such as at the boarding gate, along with an airline-issued boarding pass. Curbside check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis. Travelers should contact their airline to see if it is available at their airport. E-ticket travelers should check with their airline to make sure they have proper documentation. Written confirmation, such as a letter from the airline acknowledging the reservation, may be required to pass through a security checkpoint.
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Screener checkpoints: Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. (Arrangements can be made with the airlines for non-travelers accompanying children, and travelers needing special assistance to get to the gate.) Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal bag (such as purse or briefcase). Travelers and their bags may be subject to additional screening at the gate. All electronic items (such as laptops and cell phones) are subject to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that each can be X-rayed separately. Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing. Remove metal objects (such as keys, cell phones, change, etc.) prior to passing through the metal detectors to facilitate the screening process. (Putting metal objects in your carry-on bag will expedite the process of going through the metal detector.)
At all times: Control all bags and personal items. Do not accept any items to carry onboard a flight from anyone unknown to you. Report any unattended items in the airport or on an aircraft to the nearest airport, airline or security personnel.
Items permitted in aircraft cabins:
• Pets (if permitted by airline, check with airline for procedures)
• Walking canes and umbrellas (once inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed)
• Nail clippers with nail files attached
• Nail files Tweezers Safety razors (including disposable razors)
• Syringes (with medication and professionally printed label identifying medication or manufacturer·s name)
• Insulin delivery systems Eyelash curlers
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Items prohibited from aircraft cabins: The following items will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. In addition to items specifically listed here, other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited.
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