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Keep Up With Airport Security Regulations

June 9th, 2009

By now, we all know that you need photo identification to get through airport security. You also know to leave your Swiss Army knife at home or pack it in your baggage and not in your carry on luggage. However, it’s important to keep up with the new TSA mandates to avoid delays at the airport. The newest rule for security is that your boarding pass and ticket name must EXACTLY match your identification. That means if you have a middle name on your license or passport, use it when making your ticket reservations. You may never use your middle name, but TSA says their goal for Secure Flight rules is to have everything match exactly. This new rule is designed to make it easier for TSA personnel to avoid delays and hassles at the airport. Sometimes TSA will be more lenient, but if your want to avoid delays and stressful situations, be compliant with all of the new regulations. If you have a question whether an item you want to bring on board will be approved, you can always check with your airline or the TSA website. Do pack your liquids and/or gels in a 3-1-1 case or in your baggage. The 3-1-1 liquid carrier (3 ounce containers, 1 quart size, 1 per person) is a clear plastic quart sized case with containers inside of three ounces or less. Remember, that you cannot bring on a five-ounce bottle that is only slightly filled. The container must be of the correct size and it is only ONE quart sized clear plastic case per person. Pack your carry on bag neatly in the chance that TSA personnel need to go through your luggage. If your carry on is overstuffed, it may be hard to pack it back again after TSA personnel have gone through it. Use packing cubes, as they will make the re-packing job quick and easy. Also, allow yourself the extra time for going through tighter security in case you need it. This will avoid a stressful situation if you’re delayed catching your flight. Security regulations are designed to protect us all, so be calm and collected and you’ll soon be on your way!

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