• Allow more time for travel to accommodate the new security measures. Check with your airport and airline ahead of time to find out how early you should arrive.



• If possible, take public transportation to the airport, since curbside access and parking are limited.



• If you park your vehicle near the airport terminal, it will be closely monitored.



• You cannot check your bags at off-airport sites. You may still use these sites, however, to get boarding passes and seat assignments.



• Only some airlines and airports are allowing curbside baggage check-in, and their policies are subject to change on short notice.



• You may see additional uniformed law enforcement officers and FAA canine teams patrolling the airport.



• You may be required to show a government-issued photo identification (ID), such as a driver's license, several times prior to boarding, so you should keep it readily accessible. If you do not have a photo ID, you will need two pieces of identification, one of which must be issued by a government authority. Minors are not required to have identification.



• Only ticketed passengers will be allowed through the security checkpoints. If you need to meet an unaccompanied minor or someone who has special needs, you should speak with your airline in advance about making special provisions.



• If you have a ticket and do not need to check a bag, you do not have to check in at the ticket counter. You may proceed directly to the security checkpoint.



• If you have an electronic ticket, check with your airline before coming to the airport to see if you need to check in at the ticket counter before going to the security checkpoint.



• In order to move through the security checkpoint more efficiently, limit the amount of metal objects that you wear (e.g., large belt buckles or large items of jewelry).



• You and your bags may be inspected more than once before you board your plane. This might take place in the boarding area as well as at security checkpoints.



• Do not bring anything on board a plane for anyone else.



• Report any unattended items in the airport or on your plane to the nearest airport or airline personnel.



• Be aware that armed Federal Air Marshals who are specially trained in anti-hijacking measures will be flying anonymously on some flights.

• If you are traveling with electronic items, such as cellular phones or computers, be prepared to remove them from their cases to be x-rayed separately.



• As of October 10, 2001, the FAA is limiting travelers to one carry-on bag plus one personal bag (e.g., a purse or briefcase) apiece.



• Items that are not permitted in carry-on luggage and are subject to being confiscated include knives of any size and kind (including plastic ones), cutting instruments of any kind (e.g., box cutters, straight razors, metal scissors, metal nail files), corkscrews, baseball/softball bats, golf clubs, pool cues, ski poles, hockey sticks, and any other items that could serve as weapons. These items may be transported in checked luggage.



• Items that are permitted in carry-on luggage include walking canes, umbrellas, nail clippers, safety razors (including disposable razors), syringes (with documented proof of medical need), tweezers, and eyelash curlers.

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