Transcript:Fly Through Airport Security
Hey guys - Jonathon Stewart here for About.com. There's no doubt we live in an increasingly complicated world, and things of the past are sadly gone - like pegging your jeans, playing pong on your cathode ray tube television, and showing up at the airport ten minutes before your flight leaves. But check out these trusty travel tips, and you, too, can fly through airport security. Check it out.
Prepare for the Flight at Home
Number 1: Do your homework. Delays and wait times vary widely from airport to airport, and even terminal to terminal. Check tsa.gov or your local airport website to find out in advance what you may be in for. Many airlines will also allow you to check in online and print boarding passes from home - taking advantage of this will save you the time of standing in potentially long lines at the terminal.
Avoid Checking Baggage
If you can, always avoid checking bags. In addition to having to stand in line to check in, you might also have to take your bag over to a giant x-ray machine to personally hand it to airport personnel. Not to mention, in my experience, my bag and its contents get lost or damaged far less when they're with me, than when they get tossed around, like... luggage.
Organize Your Carry-Ons
Number 2: Choose a good "personal item." Rollies are great for your one allowable carryon, but pick your second item wisely. Messenger bags and some laptop bags are great because they have multiple pockets that are easily accessible. As you approach security, these types of bags will allow you to easily access things you need to remove - like computers and your Ziploc baggie of liquids - and to easily store things that are liable to trip the metal detector, like cell phones, keys, loose change, and jewelry.
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