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Getting Through Airport Security

Getting Through Airport Security

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No matter where your air travel plans might take you, it is necessary for you to go through airport security before you can fly the friendly skies. If you happen to fly regularly, you have probably had some unpleasant experiences in dealing with getting through airport security, whether waiting in long lines or being asked to remove items you are wearing. So, how do you avoid any further delays and breeze through security without any trouble? Follow these easy tips and you will be getting through airport security faster and easier than ever before!  

Make Sure Your ID is Readily Available

This might seem pretty obvious, but keeping your passport and/or your driver’s license somewhere that is instantly accessible when you need it will make traveling so much easier, especially as you navigate the security area. You should also keep your boarding pass handy since you will need to show it to a security officer as you enter the screening area.

Minimize Wearing Metal

The less metal you have on you when you have to go through security, the less likely it is that you will set off the detectors or be pulled aside for a personal metal-detecting wand scan and a potential pat down. Take off your belt if it has metal on it, and place any metal jewelry into your carry-on prior to entering the security area. If you are carrying any keys or coins in your pockets (or anything else, for that matter), be sure to put them into a bin before going through the x-ray scanner.

Choose Footwear Wisely

Since taking your shoes off and placing them in a bin to be scanned is standard at most security checkpoints these days, make things easier on yourself by wearing shoes that are easy to take off and on. Keep your feet protected from germs that are left behind by other travelers in the area by wearing socks, too.

Getting Through Airport Security

Take Your Time

Even the most seasoned travelers can feel a bit frazzled when they have to put their belongings into multiple bins to be scanned by security officers before they are returned. Make sure you have plenty of time to go through security so you don’t have to rush, which could lead to accidentally leaving something behind.

Place Liquids and Gels in a Quart-sized Bag

Liquids and gels can only travel in your carry-on bag if they are in containers that hold 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less. They must be put into a clear quart-sized zip-top plastic bag that is removed from your other bags during the x-ray screening process.  

Remove Larger Electronics

If you are traveling with a laptop, tablet or other devices larger than a cell phone, you will need to place them in bins separate from your bag for screening. The exception? There are certain laptop cases that TSA has approved that do not require laptop removal; if you have TSA PreCheck, you will also be allowed to leave your electronics in your bag.

Remove Larger Electronics

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

The airport security screening points are generally busy and a bit chaotic, which is why it is important to take your time and keep a close eye on your belongings. Remaining aware of your surroundings may help you stop someone from mistakenly (or purposely, depending on the person) grabbing something that belongs to you instead of their own things. Once you have been reunited with your items that have been screened, keep them close as you get organized and put everything back in place.  

Although getting through airport security may seem like a gigantic hassle at times, remember that it is in place for your safety. When you plan ahead with these tips, you can minimize any potential issues and speed through the process.

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