TSA RULES
TSA Holiday 3-1-1 Tips
Click here for a list of prohibited
items
Knowing that holiday travel brings
inexperienced and infrequent travelers to airports, we’d like to provide
holiday-specific 3-1-1 information to help you get through the security
checkpoints smoothly and quickly.
TSA’s 3-1-1 program
means:
Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in
containers three ounces or less,
Items must be put in a one quart, clear plastic zip-top bag, and
Only one zip-top bag per passenger.
Do not wrap gifts. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Please wrap gifts after arriving at your destination.
Items must be put in a one quart, clear plastic zip-top bag, and
Only one zip-top bag per passenger.
Do not wrap gifts. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Please wrap gifts after arriving at your destination.
Apply 3-1-1 to gifts. 3-1-1 isn’t just
about shampoo and toothpaste. Food items such as jams, salsas, sauces, syrups
and dips will not be allowed through the checkpoint unless they are in
containers three ounces or less and in the passenger’s one quart zip-top bag.
This applies to gift items including lotions, creams, scented oil, liquid soaps,
perfumes, and even snow globes, that are in excess of three ounces -- even if
they are in sealed gift packs. We suggest you ship these items prior to your
trip or put them in your checked baggage.
Any of these items WILL be allowed on
the plane IF you purchase them after the security checkpoint. TSA allows liquid
items purchased after the checkpoint onto planes because these items have been
previously screened.
Know what items are prohibited on
planes. A gift you plan to bring in your carry-on bag might be on TSA’s
Prohibited Item list. These items delay the screening process for you and other
passengers. If you’re not sure which items are allowed, click here to see the
list of prohibited items.
Arrive on time. Check with your
carrier for suggested arrival times. You must have a boarding pass and valid
government photo ID to enter the security checkpoint. Give yourself adequate
time to check your baggage and move through security.
Dress the part. Metal in your clothing
may set off the walk-through metal detector. Pack coins, keys, jewelry, belt
buckles and other metal items in your carry-on bag. Shoes must be removed and
screened by TSA, so wear shoes you can easily take on and off to speed the
process. Winter coats, blazers, suit jackets and bulky sweaters also must be
removed and put in the bin for screening. Learn more about the screening
experience, dressing the part, and what to expect.
Be considerate and save jokes for
after the checkpoint. Our security officers are working to keep bombs off of
airplanes. Please follow their directions. Belligerent behavior, inappropriate
jokes and threats will not be tolerated, and will result in delays and possibly
missed flights.