Here are some tips
to get through the security checkpoint at the airport. Follow these and you will get through
security and to your plane on time.
Arrive on time.
Arrival time recommendations vary by airline
and day of travel, so check with your carrier. A boarding pass and valid
government photo ID are required to enter the security checkpoint. Remember to
give yourself adequate time to check your baggage and move through
security. For international flights, you
should arrive approximately three hours before your flight.
Do not wrap gifts.
If security needs to inspect a package, they
may un-wrap your gift. Please wait to wrap gifts until you're at your
destination.
Pets.
Remove all animals from carrying cases and
send the case through the X-ray machine. Hold your pet in your arms and proceed
through the metal detector.
Children.
Please take your infants and children out of baby carriers and strollers
and take them through the metal detector with you. Strollers and baby carriers
go through the X-ray machine with your bags. If possible, collapse your
stroller before you get to the metal detector.
Dress the part.
Metal in your clothing may set off the
screening machines. Pack coins, keys, jewellery, belt buckles and other metal
items in your carry-on bag. Remember that all shoes must be removed and placed
in bins. Passengers also need to remove winter coats, blazers, suit coats and
bulky sweaters.
Film.
Undeveloped film should go in your carry-on
bag. Declare film that is faster than 800 speed to a security officer for
physical inspection to avoid being x-rayed.
When in doubt, leave it out.
Bringing prohibited items to the airport will
delay the screening process for you and other passengers. If you're not sure
which items are allowed, check The Transportation Security Administration's
(TSA) web site for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.
Think before you speak.
Belligerent behaviour, inappropriate jokes and threats will not be
tolerated. They will result in delays and possibly missing your flight. Local
law enforcement may be called as necessary.
Make sure you stop
by the TSA web site to get the most current information. The list of prohibited and permitted items
changes periodically and what may have been legal yesterday may be forbidden
today. Also, check to see what is
allowed in your carry-on and what is permitted in your checked baggage. Some items are allowed in one but not the
other.
The security guards
are there to protect you and the other passengers and anything you can do to
make their job easier and speed up the process will be appreciated by everyone.
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