AIRPORT PASSENGER 
TRAVEL TIPS

The following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.

Before the Airport 

• Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. Read the Permitted and Prohibited Items (PDF 319KB) list. 
• Place valuables such as jewelry, cash, laptop computers, and cash in carry-on baggage only. 
• 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. 
• Declare firearms & ammunition to your airline and place it in your checked baggage. 
• If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA recognized lock. 
• Do not bring prohibited lighters and matches to the airport. 

At the Airport 

Keep available your airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID for each adult traveler until you exit the security checkpoint.

• Place the following items in your carry-on baggage prior to entering the screening checkpoint: 
• Mobile phones 
• Keys 
• Loose change 
• Money clips 
• PDA's 
• Lighters 
• Large amounts of jewelry 
• Metal hair decorations 
• Large belt buckles
• Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes out of their cases 

Take off your outer coat, jacket, or blazer.

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