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Helpful hints for New Procedures at the Airport
BEFORE
LEAVING FOR THE AIRPORT
Very
Important: Check your flight status before proceeding to the
airport by calling the airline directly or checking their
website.
Passengers are urged to arrive at the airport
at least two hours before scheduled departure for domestic
flights, and at least two-and-one-half hours before
international flights.
TIPS FOR TRAVEL UNDER INCREASED SECURITY
The airlines have worked closely with the Federal Aviation
Administration to ensure that airport facilities and aircraft
meet all security requirements, thus changing the previous.
airport security screening procedures. As you prepare to
travel under heightened security measures, please use the
following guidelines to ensure the best travel experience.
AIRPORT
SECURITY
The Federal Aviation Administration now requires you to have a
photo ID and a printed passenger receipt or paper ticket for
travel. Examples of acceptable identification include a
government issued photo identification card, driver's license
or passport.
ENSURING
YOUR PACKING IS COMPLIANT WITH NEW RULES
Carry-on luggage is limited to one bag plus one of the
following personal items: a purse, briefcase, laptop computer
or small backpack. Other items allowed include: coats or
wraps, safety seats and diaper bags for ticketed or lap
children, books or newspapers, small bags of food for travel
and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen,
etc. Passengers exceeding the carry-on limit will not be
allowed through the security checkpoint. Certain items cannot
be packed in carry-ons, including:
Knives of any length, cutting instruments of every kind
(metallic or non-metallic), such as carpet knives, box cutters
and other folding or retractable blades, regardless of size.
Ice picks, straight razors, any kind of scissors, knitting
needles, tweezers, any sharp or pointed item, aerosol cans,
shave cream, hair spray. (Safety/disposable razors such as Bic
and Gillette are allowed.) Avoid over-packing so that carry-on
luggage and checked suitcases can be opened and closed with
ease.
UPON
ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT
Terminal
parking has been restricted to designated areas only.
Unattended vehicles are banned near the terminals and will be
towed. Consider using an airport shuttle service. Curbside
check-in has resumed at most of the 80 domestic airports where
it’s available. Aircraft security will be completing
thorough sweeps of airport properties. Expect to see an
increased presence of law enforcement personnel outside and
inside the terminal building.
AT
THE SECURITY CHECKPOINT
Access beyond security is now restricted to passengers and
employees only. Have your ticket paperwork for the current
travel date available, along with your photo ID. You will not
be permitted past the security check-in area without these
documents. Be prepared to demonstrate the operation of
electronic equipment such as laptops, cell phones, etc. Be
aware that all passengers are subject to physical search:
random searches, either through the use of “wands” or
“pat down” methods at the security checkpoint and gate,
will be ongoing, and include checking footwear.
AT
THE GATE
Maintain your sense of awareness and keep
your possessions with you at all times. Expect to see
law-enforcement personnel and dogs. Keep your ticket paperwork
and identification on hand and readily available. Expect to
see teams of individuals board the aircraft before general
passenger boarding in order to sweep the aircraft as an added
security precaution.
ONBOARD THE AIRCRAFT
Expect to see random searches of service
personnel, flight crews, and equipment. Be patient if your
departure is delayed. The ground handling crew is carefully
coordinating passenger boarding and baggage loading.
UPON ARRIVAL AT YOUR DESTINATION
Have your luggage receipts available for
verification when retrieving luggage.
Happy
travels from Travel To Go and Sky Travel
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