Before you go...
• Visit www.tsa.gov for all the latest security policies.
• Pack liquids/gels in your checked baggage. For a short trip you are permitted to carry-on 1 quart-size, clear plastic, zip- top bag holding 3 ounce or smaller containers of liquids or gels. Limited to one bag per traveler.
• Medications and breast milk/baby formula are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding 3 ounces and are not required to be in a zip-top bag. These items must be declared to a security officer at the checkpoint.
• All footwear must be removed for x-ray screening. Wearing footwear that can be easily removed is helpful.
• Pack valuables such as jewelry, cash and electronics, as well as fragile items, in your carry-on.
• Avoid wearing accessories that contain metal, which will set off the metal detector.
• Put all undeveloped film in your carry-on bag. Checked baggage screening equipment may damage film.
• If carrying a firearm, please check with your airline for appropriate procedures.
When you arrive...
• Take your 3-1-1 bag out of your carry-on and place separately in bin.
• Declare all permitted liquid exceptions to a security officer in front of the checkpoint.
• Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes out of their cases for screening.
• Remove your footwear and outer coat, suit coat, jacket, or blazer to place in the bin for X-ray.
• Place the following items in your carry-on before entering the screening checkpoint: cell phones and personal data assistants, keys, loose change, jewelry and large metal items.
For questions visit www.tsa.gov or e-mail the TSA Contact Center at TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov.
