If Benjamin Frankin were alive today, he might say, “nothing is certain but death, taxes and being screened before getting on a plane.” Everyone who travels goes through security checkpoints operated by TSA, which can be a frustrating and intimidating experience if you aren’t prepared. If everyone would follow a few simple steps, we would all be much happier travelers with less dread for the inevitable security line.
- Print your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. While checking in online won’t get you through security faster, it will eliminate the need to stand in two separate lines once you get to the airport.
- Know the rules for liquids and gels. 3 ounces is the magic number. Find a travel kit with travel size containers that makes it easy to pull your toiletries out for inspection while keeping everything in tact for your trip.
- Dress for success. Do you really need to wear a belt, cufflinks and shoes that lace up? You’ll have to take them all off and put them all back on with fellow line-goers glaring down your back. Follow the KISS method and dress as simply as possible for your flight. You can accessorize after getting through security.
- Take out your laptop and camera before placing anything else on the security belt. Get those items into their own required bin so you can toss your shoes, toiletry kit, jacket and other items into one bin as the line moves along.
Even seasoned travelers get stuck in security line hell. Pass these tips along so we can use airport time to relax with a nice cappuccino rather than stand in line juggling all our travel supplies while trying to catch up on twitter and facebook.
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