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travel is such a common method of transportation today, we sometimes forget the
practical tips to help us enjoy a flight. The following tips will help you reduce
your wait time at the security checkpoint. What
to do before you arrive at the airport. Do
not pack or bring prohibited Items to the airport. Prohibited
items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are seemingly
harmless but may be used as weapons - the so-called "dual use" items. You may
not bring these items to security checkpoints without authorization. Place
valuables such as jewelry, cash and laptop computers in carry-on baggage only.
Tape your business card to the bottom of your laptop. Avoid wearing clothing,
jewelry and accessories that contain metal. Metal items may set off the alarm
on the metal detector. Avoid
wearing shoes that contain metal or have thick soles or heels. Many types of footwear
will require additional screening even if the metal detector does not alarm. 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 them in your checked baggage. If you wish to lock your
baggage, use a TSA-recognized lock. Do not bring lighters or prohibited matches
to the airport. Do not pack wrapped gifts and do not bring wrapped gifts to the
checkpoint. Wrap on arrival or ship your gifts prior to your departure. TSA may
have to unwrap packages for security reasons. At
the Airport Keep in mind that every adult traveler 18 years and older will need
to keep available his/her airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID
until exiting the security checkpoint. Because of the differences in airport configurations
at many airports, you may be required to display these documents more than once.
Place the following
items IN your carry-on baggage or in a plastic bag prior to entering the screening
checkpoint: | 
