| After the terrorist attacks, airline security has | | | | accepted to enter the passenger checkpoint. Bring |
| increased dramatically at all airports. Although security | | | | evidence verifying you have a medical implant or other |
| measures vary by airport and airline, you will find rules | | | | device. It could set off the alarm on the metal detector. |
| regarding bumping and flight cancellations. A | | | | Although this is not a requirement, it may help to |
| comprehensive list of prohibited items is available by | | | | expedite the screening process. Make sure you are |
| the flight personnel. Check with your airline or travel | | | | not carrying prohibited items such as pocketknives, |
| agent to determine how early to arrive at the airport. | | | | metal scissors with pointed tips (metal or plastic |
| Recommended check-in times differ by airline and | | | | scissors with blunt tips are permitted) and tools in your |
| airport but are at least two hours before your | | | | carry-on baggage. Double check the list of prohibited |
| scheduled flight. Check with your airport to confirm | | | | and permitted items to determine what can be placed |
| what parking lots are open if you will be parking at the | | | | in your carry-on or checked baggage. |
| airport. Some lots may be closed for security reasons. | | | | Watch your bags and personal belongings at all times. |
| Be sure to allow extra time for parking and shuttle | | | | If you see unattended bags or packages anywhere in |
| transportation. Bring a boarding pass ticket or ticket | | | | the airport terminal or parking area, immediately report |
| confirmation such as a printed itinerary, as well as a | | | | them to a security officer or other authority. Do not |
| government-issued photo ID. Children under the age of | | | | accept packages from strangers. Don't joke about |
| 18 do not require an ID. | | | | having a-bomb or firearm. That will certainly get you in |
| At some airports, only boarding passes will be | | | | big trouble. |