Refrain from taking wrapped presents to the
airport. TSA is recommending that you either
ship wrapped
packages ahead of time or wrap on arrival.
If the package alarms, TSA will need to
unwrap it
to investigate the source of the alarm.
Avoid wearing shoes, clothing, jewelry, and
accessories that contain metal. Metal items
may set off the
alarm on the metal detector.
Put all undeveloped film and cameras with
film in your carry-on baggage. Checked
baggage screening
equipment will damage undeveloped film.
Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on
bag plus one personal item. Personal
items include
laptops, purses, small backpacks, briefcases,
or camera cases. Remember, 1+1.
Place identification tags in and on
all of your baggage. Don't forget
to label
your
laptop computer.
These are one of the most forgotten
items at Screening Checkpoints.
At the Airport
Put metal IN your carry-on bag. This includes
jewelry, loose change, keys, mobile phones, pagers,
and personal data assistants (PDAs).
Take OUT your laptop computer. Place it in
a bin, separate from its carrying case.
Take OFF your outer coat. Place it in a bin.
Suit jackets and blazers do not have to
be removed, unless requested by the screener.
TSA
also suggests that you help prevent the need
to break your locks by keeping your bag unlocked
In some cases screeners will have to open your
baggage as part of the screening process. If
your bag is unlocked then TSA will simply open
the bag and screen the bag. However if the bag
is locked and TSA needs to open your bag then
locks may have to be broken. You may keep your
bag locked if you choose but TSA is not liable
for damage caused to locked bags that must be
opened for security purposes.
