Baggage carousel of a domestic airport.
You arrive at the checkpoint to the sound of a transportation security officer reminding travelers to remove liquids, gels and aerosols from carry-ons. To the seasoned traveler this is old news, but to the seasonal traveler it might be a surprise. Regardless of your personal travel experience, the international traveling community agrees – TSA's 3-1-1 for liquids makes security sense. Countries around the world support TSA's approach to reducing the amount of liquids, gels and aerosols passengers can bring in their carry-ons. The rule limits the volume of liquids, gels and aerosols to bottles 3 ounces or smaller (or 100 ml), in 1 quart-sized zip top bag, and 1 bag per traveler.
Flight Guide - Updated for 2002!
Allow extra time:
Heightened security measures require more time to properly screen travelers. Travelers should contact their airline to find out how early they should arrive.
Check-in:
- A government-issued ID (federal, state, or local) will be requested. Each traveler should be prepared to show ID at the ticket counter and subsequent points, such as at the boarding gate, along with an airline-issued boarding pass.
- Curbside check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis. Travelers should contact their airline to see if it is available at their airport.
- 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 to pass through a security checkpoint.
Screener checkpoints:
- Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. (Arrangements can be made with the airlines for non-travelers accompanying children, and travelers needing special assistance to get to the gate.)
- Don't discuss terrorism, weapons, explosives, or other threats while going through the security checkpoint. Don't joke about having a bomb or firearm. 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.
- Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item (such as purse or briefcase). Travelers and their bags may be subject to additional screening at the gate.
- All electronic items (such as laptops and cell phones) are subject to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that each can be X-rayed separately.
- Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing.
- Remove metal objects (such as keys, cell phones, change, etc.) prior to passing through the metal detectors to facilitate the screening process. (Putting metal objects in your carry-on bag will expedite the process of going through the metal detector.)
At all times:
- Control all bags and personal items.
- Do not accept any items to carry onboard a flight from anyone unknown to you.
- Report any unattended items in the airport or on an aircraft to the nearest airport, airline or security personnel.
Items permitted in aircraft cabins:
- Pets (if permitted by airline, check with airline for procedures)
- Walking canes and umbrellas(once inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed)
- Braille note taker, slate and stylus, and augmentation devices
- Nail clippers with nail files attached
- Nail files
- Tweezers
- Safety razors (including disposable razors)
- Eyelash curlers
- Diabetes-related supplies/equipment (syringes, insulin, insulin-pump, blood glucose meter, etc. Medication and professionally printed label identifying medication or manufacturer’s name). Please make sure insulin (vials or outer box of individual doses), jet injectors, pens, infusers, and preloaded syringes are marked properly (professionally printed label identifying the medication or manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label).
From: http://www.tsa.gov