• Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your departure.

• If your flight leaves at or before 7:00 a.m., you are advised to be in the security checkpoint line one hour before departure.

• The line at the security checkpoint is particularly long between 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. On some days the line has been backed up to the baggage claim.

• Other busy times of the day are12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

• The ticket counters close 30 minutes prior to departure so passengers must be checked in before the ticket counters close.

• Passengers need to be at their gate when boarding begins which is 30 minutes prior to departure.

• Passengers should check their respective airlines’ baggage policies prior to travel. Call their toll-free number or check their website. Not all airlines have the same policies.

• Check with your airline regarding luggage weight limits. No oversized bags will be allowed through the checkpoint.

• Check passport requirements for international travel. Some international destinations will not allow entry if your passport expires within 3-6 months.

The TSA reminds travelers of the three simple steps to security:

1. Show ID and boarding pass. The ID must be a federal or state-issued photo ID containing name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature.

2. Put liquids and gels in a bag. Remember the 3-1-1 rule for liquids, gels and aerosols at the checkpoint. Those items must be 3 oz. or less and fit in a 1 quart plastic bag.

3. Remove laptops from their cases before going through the screening process.

4. Take off shoes and jackets.  Wear slip-on shoes.

The TSA will be implementing an “expert traveler” lane at the checkpoint for travelers who are experienced with security requirements and have little carry-on luggage.  The expert travelers concept has been implemented in some airports across the country with successful results.  Look for this enhancement sometime this summer.

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