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The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the following tips to
help air travelers accommodate and assist the heightened security
measures implemented since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Travelers
should note that they are limiting each airline passenger to one
carry-on bag and one personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop computer)
onto flights. All other luggage must be checked.
Allow
extra time:
• The heightened measures require more time to properly screen
travelers. Travelers should contact their airline to find out how early
they should arrive at the airport. Take public transportation to the
airport if possible. Parking and curbside access is likely to be
controlled and limited.
• Curbside check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis.
Travelers should contact their airline to see if it is in place at their
airport.
Check-in:
• A government-issued ID (federal, state or local) is required.
Travelers may be asked to show this ID at subsequent points, such as at
the gate, along with their boarding passes.
• Automated check-in kiosks are no longer available.
• E-ticket travelers should check with their airline to make sure they
have proper documentation. Written confirmation, such as a letter from
the airline acknowledging the reservation, may be required.
Screener checkpoints:
• Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the screener checkpoints,
except for those with specific medical or parental needs.
• Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal bag
(i.e., purse or briefcase).
• All electronic items, such as laptops and cell phones, may be
subjected to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop
from its travel case so that both can be X-rayed separately.
• Limit metal objects worn on person.
• Travelers should remove all metal objects prior to passing through the
metal detectors in order to facilitate the screening process.
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Items
prohibited from aircraft cabins:
The following items must be placed in, or transported as, checked
baggage or risk confiscation.
• Knives of any length, composition or description
• Cutting instruments of any kind and composition, including carpet
knives and box cutters (and spare blades), any device with a folding or
retractable blade, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors and metal
nail files
• Corkscrews
• Baseball/softball bats
• Golf clubs
• Pool cues
• Ski poles
• Hockey sticks
• When in doubt, transport item in checked baggage
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Permitted items:
• Walking canes and umbrellas (once inspected to ensure prohibited items
are not concealed)
• Nail clippers
• Safety razors (including disposable razors)
• Syringes (with documented proof of medical need)
• Tweezers
• Eye lash curlers
At the
gate:
• Travelers must be prepared to present a valid photo identification
card, along with their boarding pass.
• Travelers and their bags may be subjected to additional screening.
At all
times:
• Control all bags and personal items.
• Do not bring anything onboard for another person.
• Report any unattended items in the airport or aircraft to the nearest
airport or airline personnel.
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