Tips For Getting Through Airport Security Faster

Since travelers have to work around heightened security measures when traveling for business and leisure, they can often expect to deal with lengthy airport security lines. In its efforts to prevent a safety breach, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides passengers with specific guidelines for carry-on and checked airport luggage, and there are several tips that help streamline the security process when flying domestically or overseas.

• Don't forget the zip-top bag. All liquid toiletry items must be three ounces or under, and must fit securely into one plastic zip-top bag. For those who forget the rules or neglect to bring a zip-top, toiletry items can be transported in checked luggage.
• Wear slip-on shoes to simplify the airport check-in process. Since every passenger is required to send their shoes through the x-ray machine, it is not convenient to wear footwear with excessive lacing.
• Avoid the last-minute panic. Leave at least an hour and a half to get through security and get settled at the gate. TSA authorizes random carry-on checks and pat-downs, so it pays to arrive with time to spare.
• Be prepared to remove laptops from their cases. Some airports require this, and it simplifies the process if the computer is readily available.

For additional airport security tips, visit the TSA website.