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Sunday, November 13, 2011

In, Out, And Off Travel Tips

By Nick Michenne


Air travelers who adhere to 3 easy tips, which could be summarized as IN, OUT, and OFF, will bring about significantly to steps the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking to ensure aviation security and make travel as enjoyable as feasible throughout any time of the year, particularly during holiday seasons.

Pursuing the three travel tips will get ready air travelers to go through checkpoints and significantly decrease odds of a more thorough secondary screening being required. Call it "Three for Three" - three tips that may steer clear of secondary screening that, on average, takes 3 minutes per person. The cumulative effect can be significant, especially around the holidays, because travel is focused in only a few days.

Here is what to do when approaching the checkpoint:

IN- Place all metal objects IN a carry-on bag while waiting in line. This would consist of coins, mobile phone, keys, lighter, and any other metal. OUT- Take laptops OUT of their cases. OFF- Take coats, hats and shoes OFF. It is also a great idea to remove your belt when you have a large, metal buckle.

During the holidays, there are always more individuals traveling, so the security screening can take longer than normal. You are able to assist speed it up by following the rules, listening to the TSA personnel, and coming ready.

Should you come ready and are ready to effectively go through the checkpoint, it helps the security screeners greatly, allowing them to concentrate on their security mission while making the travel experience much more pleasant for everyone.

It also is a great time to revisit the general TSA Travel Tips that are familiar to frequent fliers:

Everyone, actually regular fliers, ought to double check the content of their pockets and bags, particularly carry-on luggage, to ensure no prohibited items were unintentionally packed.

Think about what you are wearing before going to the airport. Metal clothing or metal jewelry are likely to require further screening.

Pack undeveloped film in carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will ruin undeveloped film.

Wrap gifts upon arrival at your destination. If gifts need extra screening, screeners may need to un-wrap them.

Don't over pack baggage. If screeners need to open them, closing overstuffed baggage can be difficult and result in delays for checked baggage.

If TSA screeners require to open a locked bag for inspection they may have to break the lock. There are now products on the market that have uniform locking systems that enable TSA throughout a needed inspection, to open and relock the bag. Passengers without such devices should consider leaving baggage unlocked.

Usually check the TSA website before you travel to make sure you have the most present rules and policies.




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