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Travel packing is not what it used to be. When you
are preparing for your trip, remember to pack smart - pack safe.
Listed below are some of the items that can no longer be on your
person or in carry-on luggage;
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Knives,
cutting or puncturing instruments, including pocketknives, box
cutters, razors. corkscrews or metal nail files.
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Athletic
equipment that could be used as a weapon, bats, golf clubs, pool
cues, ski poles and hockey sticks.
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Firearms
and ammunition may not be carried by a passenger on an aircraft.
However, unloaded firearms may be transported in checked baggage
if declared to the agent at check in and packed in a suitable
container. Handguns must be in a locked container. Boxed small
arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked
luggage. Amounts may vary depending on the airline.
If
in doubt, don't pack it.
Be sure to arrive early, today's heightened airport security
measures increase the time needed to check in. Arriving at the
airport two hours before your flight's scheduled departure is
advisable, however, you may want to consult with the airline for
more specific arrival times.
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Build
in even more time at the airport if traveling with young
children, infants, or persons with disabilities.
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Consider
taking public transportation to the airport, if possible.
Parking and curbside access will be controlled and limited.
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Curbside
check-in is available only at specific locations. Contact your
airline to see if it is available for your flight.
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Do
not leave your car unattended in front of the terminal. Security
measures dictate that unattended cars will be towed.
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While
at the airport be sure to watch your bags and personal
belongings at all times. If you see unattended bags or packages
anywhere in the airport terminal or parking area, immediately
report them to a security officer or other authority. And, don't
accept packages from strangers.
Don't
joke
About having a bomb or firearm. Don't discuss terrorism, weapons,
explosives, or other threats while going through the security
checkpoint. The mere mention of words such as "gun,"
"bomb," etc., can compel security personnel to detain and
question you. They are trained to consider these comments as real
threats.
If you're traveling with an e-ticket, check with the airline to make
sure you have proper documentation.
Know your luggage.
When you go through security, be prepared to answer questions about
your bags. Security may search a bag if the x-ray scan cannot
determine the contents. Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond
the screener checkpoints, unless a passenger requires parental
oversight or must be accompanied by a medical assistant. Remember
that you're limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item (purse
or briefcase).
Electronic items, such as laptop computers and cell phones, may be
subjected to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop
from its travel case so it can be X-rayed separately
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by: Kaitlin Duck Sherwood, 1994
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