What should I know about airport security screening proceedures?
“Partnership is the key to success,” said Admiral Stone. “We’re asking all travelers to take a few minutes to check the travel tips on our Web site so prohibited items are left at home and everyone is ready for screening. If people are prepared, it helps our screeners focus on ensuring security and maintaining low passenger wait times.” Visit the “What to Know Before You Go” page at www.tsa.gov for current up to date airport security and current screening information. You can make a significant contribution to security by being informed in advance of your arrival to the airport, as well as find good advice for packing smart, etc. Be sure to also check the current list of permitted and prohibited items found at www.tsa.gov TSA’s checkpoint protocols require passengers to remove outer coats and jackets and shoes for X-ray before proceeding through the metal detectors. That includes suit and sport coats, athletic warm-up jackets and blazers. When traveling with children, a discussion in a
