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As a seasoned traveler who is now almost 60--and not as snappy with my memory as I was 30 years ago--I almost walked off without my tablet at TSA. Now I make a point to put my shoes on the belt LAST. That way everything comes out before I walk away.

My small tip: I also put all my electronics on a clear zip lock bag. That way I can just pull a bag with headphones, chargers, powerbank, kindle, etc.. and put it in the tray. I always carry a lot of electronics and it saves me a lot of time. Also helps me getting to my stuff when I'm in the plane.

Make sure the LAST thing you put on the security scanner is your valuables! Look first at the line flow. Don't walk through the body scanner unless your stuff is also ready to scan. Hold your passport with boarding card in your hand as you go for your body scan/check. Never take your eyes off your valuables.

I'm a seasoned traveller myself, both business and personal. These would be my extra tips: 1. Look ahead to the front of the line you're in - some split into two desks nearer the front so move twice as fast, others filter into one and go half as fast so pick the right line. 2. Make sure you follow the baggage size and weight rules of the airline to avoid problems and maybe extra charges at check in. 3. Print hard copies of your travel docs before leaving home in case your phone packs up or wifi is bad. 4. Keep a close eye on the info boards - late gate changes are quite common. 5. Getting visas on-line before travelling saves an extra line at the airport (and can be easier to extend if needed). 6. Do your research and make sure you're equipped e.g. some countries require cash payment in a specific currency for a visa on arrival. 7. Have some small change on you for tips/baksheesh. 8. Smile and be nice to people and you'll find nice people everywhere you go.

My travel tip....when I travel with my husband, I know he will get patted down because of his pacemaker and knee replacements. I always go first and he lets another person go in front of him. That way it gives me enough time to get his things off the belt. I also try do this when flying with a friend, we don't go through one behind the other just in case one of use gets pulled to the side. That way someone's eyes are always on our things.

I'm not gonna read through the entire list to see if anybody else has posted this but my number one tip is sending your possessions through the scanner in the order you need them to come out so they can easily be re-packed. Meaning send your backpack through first, so that as your items come out you can just place them right into your bag.

I'm 93 and I remember how exciting it was to go lunch at the airport dinning room and watch the planes take off and landing. My last flight was a year ago from San Diego to Charlotte NC and I could not believe how dreadful is was to fly now. My flying days are over and I am relieved that I won't be doing it anymore.

Not a TSA tip, but a travel tip. If you are carrying on a plain black back pack add something to it to make it distinctive, like bold stickers or ribbons. Don't put it next to another plain black back pack, where an absent minded lady grabs yours by mistake. Happened to me in San Francisco. An hour of sheer panic as airline staff and security did their detective work to find the lady and the bag.

I have to fly several times a month, and this is how I do it. First, I have my Nexus ready (Global for Americans), so I always go through the express line. Before leaving home, I place my watch, wedding ring, wallet, etc., in a ziplock and put it in my personal bag. I only carry my phone (with boarding pass ready) and passport in my pocket. That way, those are the only personal items I have to place on the tray when I empty my pockets. I only wear a jacket over a sweater and comfy trousers without a belt. And, Salomon dark shoes. No metal, best comfort ever and easy to take off and on if ever needed (I have never had to take them off.) Finally, my laptop and iPad are ready to take from my personal bag-also, liquids in an approved ziplock within my personal bag and never inside the carry-on. So, the carry-on stays closed and just have to put it on the tray. Then, one tray for the jacket and personal bag. Another one is for laptop, iPad, passport, liquids and phone. And one more for carry-on. That way only takes 30 seconds to put everything on trays and a few seconds through the scanner. Once I clear security, another minute taking my stuff and walking away. I always go fast and always have my items on sight. Once at the gate, I take the ziplock with personal items and get my watch, wallet, etc. Oh, and I also get my neck pillow and blanket out from my bag at the gate and have them ready hanging from my carry-on so I can sit faster in the plane. Once I get to my seat, I place my neck pillow, iPad and cable on my seat and then put my carry-on in the bin and my personal item under the front seat. That takes me 30 seconds too. By the way, a four (double) wheels carry-on is a must; less space inside, but much easier to pull/push through lines and within the plane. Faster and easier for me, and a bit more considerate for other passengers.

Tip #12 - move away from the end of the conveyor when your stuff has come out instead of just standing there packing everything while other people are coming through trying to get to their own items!

Get TSA Precheck, in some airports you won't even have to go through a metal detector and you can leave everything in your bag.

Also, if you are someone who needs extra help (elderly or frail, carrying a large amount of medical supplies, etc) please do NOT think you’re wasting anyone’s time to request extra help when purchasing your ticket. There are plenty of airport, airline and TSA staff ready to help you and take you through a designated security line. This helps everyone.

If you fly often, pay for TSA pre-check. You will get a Known Traveler Number which you give to the airline and it will appear on your boarding pass. Then you go through a separate, usually faster line at most airports. It cost $85 last year and is valid for 5 years.

My 6yo told them at security check that taking off her shoes is the dumbest thing she has ever heard in all her 6 years. Lol

Great tips, thank you! One more thing I’d add is to not be chatty with the person in front or behind you while standing in TSA line. One, you may miss something the agent says, two you might make that person miss something, and three, the other person may be already frazzled and struggling to remember all of the dos and don’t’s. 😊

I have had two bad experiences going through airport security. One time I walked away without a bracelet, gone but not forgotten. It wasn't super expensive, but it was my favorite bracelet. Another time was potentially far worse. I had forgotten something in my pocket, keys I think, so security stopped me to go over me with their wand. Meanwhile my computer was going through the conveyor/x-ray. When I turned around, someone was walking away with my laptop. As I stopped her, her laptop was coming through the conveyor. Her laptop was exactly like mine. Since then, I have always attached stickers to my laptop, so I can identify that it's mine, and others will know it's not theirs.

I’m always polite and respectful. I also thank them when they are done with me.

I leave all my jewelry--rings, earrings, whatever off and in my personal bag when leave home and don't put it on until I get through security. Gives me less to worry about in the TSA line and less chance it will be lost. Based on someone's tip below I'm going to put those items in a plastic bag too,

I went through the TSA check in Oklahoma City OK on the way home one time. I wear a medical Brace on my leg as I am a disabled Veteran. My stuff went through the scanner ok, then they took me to a seating area 30 feet away from the end of the scanning belt/rollers to do a secondary check. I wanted to take my bag, but they said no. I sat there for 15-20 minutes waiting for someone to show up and do their thing. finally an agent showed up. I asked him about my bag and he said I could not have it until the check was done, so my bag continued to sit there, unattended. I felt a secondary check area 30 feet away from the belt was too much and unsafe for my bag. I filed a formal complaint with the TSA and never heard from them; however the next time I flew, the secondary scan area was right at the end of the conveyor belt. Since this happened based on the issues with my brace and the temperature in the airplane cabin, I wear shorts when flying and my Vietnam era veteran hat and things do go much better. There was one time that they gave us free Pre-check passes and that was great. One thing to consider is that if you are going on a trip and will not need your high powered/high dollar laptop (mine is $1600) take an older or less expensive one. There are thieves waiting for you to give them the right opportunity. One other tip for air travelers is to tie a combination of different colored 1/2" wide ribbons onto your checked luggage as it makes it much easier to see coming onto the luggage carousel. If traveling with a passport before you leave home make 3-4 copies of the inside with all the pertinent information. leave one at home with a relative along with a copy of your itinerary, keep one on your person, keep one in your carry on and give a copy to your tour guide unless they collect all passports, then keep that copy on you also. Lost passports are a real hassle if lost outside your primary country of residence but the copies make it much easier to get a temp to get you home. Treat them as if they are as valuable as gold because they are. If you or someone you know obtained a passport because their or your parents became naturalized citizens, that passport IS the proof of citizenship, the same as the parents naturalization certificate, so don't lose it and keep renewing it forever. (retired passport agent)

I love the idea of zipping things in the pocket of your jacket when going through the TSA line. I use a hideous neon zebra striped windbreaker... it's very distinctive so it's easy to keep an eye on it - and less likely for someone to casually walk away with it.

Beeing polite and respectful has served me well. They are doing their job.

My husband and I didn't fly much, but we had to once due to a very long trip that was too far to drive. We made a list of questions, then called the airline to make sure we did the right thing. I currently wear a colostomy bag and learned that myself and my supplies can be excused from TSA pat downs.

I used to be a TSA agent for Newark airport for ten years, since it's inception in 2002 and it was a headache in the beginning, re-running the bags was constant because laptops and the likes would be in the bags. Over the years, majority of the passengers caught on to the procedure to make it an easy process. Working the x-ray, I made sure that the belt doesn't get backed up, I would wait until the passenger was ready to remove their belongings, if they were still putting their shoes and personal items together. To prevent too many bins going through the x-ray, I would put their laptop and other small items side by side in the same bin and their jacket and toiletries in another bin or vice-versa, nothing on top of each other. Working in the International checkpoint was a little difficult because of language barrier, you had to hand motion and at times they would still forget to divest their pockets before entering the body scanner. I remember the four SSSS on the tickets and I hated that just as much as the passengers. I recall this blind passenger, who often flew, and he did the process better than those that could see, no mistakes. I didn't suggest the passengers to leave their phone or other small items in their jackets, unless it was just the phone or wallet, sometimes multiple things in the jacket pockets cause confusion and you may still have to place the items back in the x-ray machine separately.

Lol, that last tip! If you have to choose from two lines with families on them, look for the families where even the small kids are pulling their own carryon and hauling their own neatly packed backpack. Look for the parents who are calm and efficient. We’re a military family and my kids have been traveling since birth. They know the drill and get through security faster than most adults. Luckily now we all have Global Entry so we won’t be on that long line anymore. 😉

I have a tip: Don't take any totally unnecessary electronics. And most importantly....... Keep a close eye on your items and the TSA. TSA has a huge amount of criminal employees that steal everything they can get away with. Sometimes they work in pairs. One will distract you while another will go through your carry-on and your coat pocket.

Always keep your passport and boarding pass in the exact same pocket or pouch so you never have to fumble around looking for it when you don't have them in hand.

If the airport has numerous TSA checkpoints, pay attention the line wait times. Also, if taking an early morning flight, and you have time, instead of getting into the long line of the only open checkpoint, ask a TSA employee what time another checkpoint is going to open. It was way shorter to go wait for that checkpoint to open than to wait in the long line. I was first through the line.

Solid info Hobo! Once left a dive knife in my carry on threw security. The agent was so cool she grabbed me and said let's go We ran to my luggage on the cart and she said put in in the luggage and then we walked back to security and all was good. This was at 4 am at LAX on the way to Aussieland. Now that was a cool TSA AGENT.

I have a good story! I lost my keys. I was frantic. Security said calmly "They're in your bag. " They were clearly visible on the scanner. 😊

Coming from a person who only flies a few times per year, it is always important to ask questions to the TSA officers if you are unsure. Trust me, every airport is different and the TSA agents are always willing to answer any questions you might have.

Putting my valuables that I usually carry with me in my coat pocket is key to getting through TSA efficiently. I can easily put my phone, keys, wallet and watch into a ZIPPERED coat pocket. I don’t have to bend over to unzip any luggage and be fumbling around with a bag while the line is moving. But I make sure it is in a zippered pocket. Also the placement of the coat on the belt is important. I have noticed that TSA pre check often doesn’t use bins and they expect you to just drop you jacket or coat on the conveyer belt. Make sure to put your coat on the belt in front of your bag. If you have a light jacket, the plastic strips in front of the XRay may keep your jacket from following your bag. You want YOUR bag pushing your jacket along. You don’t want a stranger handling your jacket with your valuables.

I'm a freelance photographer and travel with a lot of gear - lenses, camera bodies, a DJI drone, a computer, battery chargers, AC adapters and cables, batteries, guidebooks, maps, my meds, - all brought on board as carryon. The backpack is heavy - it weighs 20 kg, but I have never been stopped, because it fits the regulation size for a carryon and airlines accept NO responsibility if it's checked in your luggage... especially if it gets delayed or lost! ALL the loose stuff, like cables, meds, guidebooks etc go in clear, heavy-duty ZIPLOCK brand freezer bags, so it's protected and organized, yet easily removed from my backpack if necessary and fully visible to security inspection. The backpack I use fully opens to reveal the interior, a clamshell-style bag, so it's rare anything has to be removed or pulled out, because it can be visually inspected. I just returned from two-week trip to Martinique, and there was one thing that did cause a delay at security - a small case that had all my lithium and rechargeable drone batteries. Guess what - it went through the X-ray and show up as a big block of black! It had to be opened and of course, visually inspected. It also sidelined my main backpack that it was in. So next time, I will make sure this is in a clear plastic case so it's visible too, and in the tray separately going through x-ray. I had several Euros in coin, so I placed it inside a clear plastic 35mm film canister - which was in a bin with my keys and other loose stuff in a ziplock baG. Again- fully visible. Oh, and if you're a hiker and wearing hiking boots, as I was on another trip, you will have to take them off, because of all those lovely metal eyelets and hooks to fasten the lacing, ping on the metal detectors. Don't fight it... you haven't got a choice unless an agent says keep your boots on (which rarely happens)! So don't wait till the last minute to unlace your boots. Dark socks as Nora stated, are far better than white socks! TIP - A polyester or nylon blend shirt or blouse with a couple of deep breast pockets is great to put your passport and boarding pass into once the agents have scanned it at the start of the security line. This way your hands are free to place your bags on the security line, while keeping your passport and boarding pass safe and on you. The security area is usually packed with people, so a nice breathable shirt/blouse is far better, and dressier than a T-shirt which is usually cotton. Remember - cotton is rotten, and if you're perspiring a bit or hot, it will be very uncomfortable, especially when going through hot southern US airports, or overheated northern airports. Happy travels! Frederic in Montreal.

I travel a lot for work and her point about scoping out the lines has been a cardinal rule of mine for amost 20 yrs. For tips I have two: #1 Don't be a jerk going through the line. TSA agents are usually contract workers who get minimum wage and they get a lot of grief. Be a good person. It's amazing how much better a simple "good morning" or "good afternoon. How's your day so far" and a smile makes the process. It doesn't get you any favors but it makes the process a little less stressful. Trust me. They don't do that job "for the love". #2: If your destination is w/in an 8 hr. drive and the road/weather conditions for that season allow then drive instead of fly if at all possible. I have found that door to door the time is almost the same, but the stress is much lower, the ride more comfortable, the food much better and affordable. Also, no change fees if your plans change.

I am 77 years young. I found out at my age you do not have to remove my shoes. When traveling, my carry on is just the phone, computer, watch, rings, bracelet, keys, pens. Everything is in my checked baggage. I also watch what I put in the checked baggage so it complies with the TSA guidelines. I find it is easier to have a small backpack for any carry on that can fits under your seat.

When going through the line, I put my electronics in the ‘middle’. I’ve usually got my bag, my electronics, my toiletry bag, my jacket all in different trays. I put my jacket and shoes first, then my electronics and finally my bag. With the tech ‘in the middle’ it’s less likely to be taken accidentally.

These are all excellent suggestions. My wife and I have had Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check for years, which certainly makes things easier provided that Pre-Check is available, so follow all of these tips even though they may end up not all applying. Always allow plenty of time. An additional suggestion, which may not make going through security faster, but the opposite can potentially slow you down, is to be courteous. Whatever you may think about TSA's policies and procedures, the folks on the front line do not make the policies, they only implement them. They are working folks who are trying to support themselves and their families in a tedious, from time-to-time high pressure, job. So, please be courteous. Smile. Greet them with a good morning/afternoon/evening. This does not mean to try and engage them in conversation (they are quite busy), but someone being pleasant and treating them as a fellow human being is, sadly, all too rare. Make eye contact and thank them after being directed through the scanner. If you get pulled for a secondary scan or search, smile and afterwards thank them for their diligence. They are there to help ensure that you get safely from your departure to your destination. Treat others like you (or your spouse or children) would wish to be treated were the positions reversed. BTW, this also works well in other countries, particularly if you say "thank you" in the local language. Safe travels.

Airport security is becoming more an opportunity for abuse and less for the purported purpose of security or haven't we noticed.

Thank you for sharing your tips. I have worked at our airport many times and yes, I look forward of me to see where my items are going.

If any of you use TSA approved locks on your luggage, there’s something you may or may not know: TSA approved locks have a red indicator button on top that pops up if TSA has searched your luggage. If you retrieve your luggage from luggage claim and that red button on your lock has popped up, that means TSA has searched your luggage and you need to check it immediately to make sure nothing has been taken. Every time I have to go through security at the airport, I always feel like livestock 🤣

Unless I’m flying internationally I now drive between destinations. Even with staying overnight at a motel in the middle of the trip I get to where I’m going more refreshed with a fatter wallet. Dealing with TSA is just one of the intrusive issues I try to avoid for my overall mental health. I also get to travel in my own vehicle when I get there. Yes, I have to stop for weather related events, but then so do airlines. Even with higher fuel prices it typically costs me 1/3 less overall.

Thank you greatly for all your tips. This has made me feel more alert and aware about what I will be going through in less then 6 hours. First time flying, both my bags are check in, so I'm fortunate on that front. Good luck everyone! Stay safe!

Great tips Nora. I particularly like #4 and #11. I had no idea about the 'SSSS'. I'll be looking out for it from now on for sure.

I now have a Fanny pack that is RFID blocking. I keep it in my backpack rather than placing it separately in a bin. I’m fortunate to travel with my husband and we keep an eye on each other’s belongings as they go through security. Years ago I made the mistake of putting my Fanny pack in a bin by itself and it was stolen in Mexico. It had my passport, credit cards & etc. Their security didn’t give a damn. Even though the thief would have been caught on camera.

Interesting how things vary, in Europe the removal of shoes is very rare unless they're large boots (with a thick heel). Most shoes aren't required to be removed. A lot of airports have new 3D scanners too which means you don't need to remove anything from your bags, liquids, electronics etc. The bag just goes in full

PREACH IT!!!! Wonderful. Thanks!

Thank you for the reminders. God bless you

I usually take a moment after I check in to organize my stuff before getting in the TSA line. I find a seating area and take off my jacket, watch, etc., and put them in my personal item, put the liquids bag on top, and loosen shoes so I can remove them quickly. The only time I've been caught out with this is when TSA suddenly asked for everyone to remove all the food from our bags, which was now under all my other stuff. Sometimes the signs telling you what to remove from your bag are outdated or inaccurate, so you really do have to pay attention to the announcements and to what others are doing. To avoid losing stuff, count the number of items as you put them in the bins. I'm a bit of a germaphobe, so I wear a pair of streched-out old socks over my other socks and just toss them after I go through security. I also try to wear relatively fitted (but still comfortable) clothes to avoid an extra pat down.

The valuables-in-jacket-pockets tip is HUGE! It's so much easier to pay attention to one important item than several while going through the security chaos. Thanks for posting!

i arrive an hour and a half to two hours before boarding time and go through security as soon as i get to the airport. just because the agent at one airport doesnt have you remove your belt and shoes doesnt mean the next one wont, voice of experience here.

Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.

Don’t wear blue jeans, the rivets set off the detector. Also, wear flip-flops instead of shoes. One trip I had spent 6 weeks shooting 30 rolls of high ASA film which had to be manually inspected. I was so concerned about getting my film back okay, that I left my phone behind. An employee ran after me to return my phone! Very nice people at the TSA at O’Hare.

If you fly often I would recommend getting the TSA pre-check as you can keep your belt on and a couple other benefits. Sometimes the lines for these are smaller and faster. Also another tip that I use is to put whatever you have in your pockets to your carry on while in line so when you go through it's faster to just put them back into your pockets.

Thanks for this wonderful video!! Very great pointers and guidelines. Thank you.... .very helpful!!

Thanks for this topic. Rules can change since your last flight,😆I guarantee you. Frequent flyer here with TSA precheck for 7 years now, and the TSA still surprises me. Last few flights: my powdered turmeric and ginger were tested for drugs, the metal zippers on my ankle cowboy boots set off the metal detector, and the coins in my change purse were dumped out and inspected and they told me to never bring that much change again. I always dump the water out of refillable water canteen but the empty canister bounced on the floor and rolled made a terrible racket.🙎‍♀Keep your good attitude when the unexpected happens. You'll be thru line in a few minutes. I put my metal jewelry and belt in carry on and put it on after I'm done with TSA. By far, most TSA agents were very nice and had a little bit of humor. I've seen people have ammo taken away they tried to bring thru TSA. So read ALL the rules before you start packing.

Oh, biggest tip of all: TSA Pre-Check. It's a bit of paperwork and some money, but you get the shortest line and you can keep your shoes on!

Thanks , will do👍

Thank you for sharing this. Very important to know. God bless

I wear a second pair of old tube socks over my regular socks and carry a plastic grocery bag in my pocket. After walking through the security check, I pull off the tube socks and put them in the plastic bag when I put my shoes on. No dirty floor socks in my shoes.

Yeah I have one - TSA Precheck. Great stuff, depending on airport, can keep shoes on, expedited lines, easy electronics scanning, etc. Plan ahead. Also included with Global Entry, another timesaver for international arrivals.

Thank you! Very valuable information tips for travelers. Keep them all coming. ❤🌱🌱🌱🌱

Excellent advice. Great tips!!

I put all my electronics, the zip bag of liquids, and anything else that has to be pulled out, in reusable shopping bag when I pack at home. Then I put the contents in the bin and the folded up bag on one side or under your laptop. When I get thru the line, I can quickly load everything back in the bag, go to the benches and put the items where they belong in my carry-on bags. This saves a HUGE amount of time and frustration. Of course the best tip is to apply for Pre-Chek and make sure you enter your KTN when you buy your tickets. ;-)

If you have lounge access you should also have Global entry. It includes Tsa precheck. Saves alot of time an no taking off belts an shoes.

Great video, thanks.

Thank you for educating. I have been privileged to have been in airports since I was a little kid and i remind myself that many people are new to flying. When my parents first took my sisters and me on a flight (in the 60s) things were not as complicated as they are now. So, your video and others like it are very HELPFUL if only new flyers would watch and learn. Another thing to know -- temporary driver's license (because you just got yours renewed but do not yet have the plastic replacement) is NOT acceptable, at least it wasn't for me departing from OGG which meant I had to be frisked and have my carry on searched even though I had my old plastic driver's license that was not yet expired but did have a hole punched in it...and credit cards, etc. The TSA agents were polite BUT it left me shaking for at least 30 minutes. OH, AND YES -- "it's different in every airport" which makes no sense! (like not having national policing training and standards makes no sense) "in the bin" "not in the bin" "shirt over t-shirt OK / NOT OK" etc etc etc ... does TSA not have psychologists involved that let them know that these differences irritate people and make the security experience excruciating which then makes passengers more likely to be less than nice to TSA employees? It's almost as if TSA is purposely making the environment hostile to bring out the worst in people rather than creating an environment in which everyone knows and feels that everyone is taking care of everyone. Venting. Just me venting. Sigh. Of course, flying is, for most of us, our singular most environmentally unfriendly act so i guess in a way it should be painful. Aigu (Korean exclamation like, Mamma Mia, but sometimes with more disgust). though i adore humans individually, i believe that as a species we're rather stupid! (to the tune of Sister Suffragette, Mary Poppins).

To combine TSA with the airline’s baggage weight limits, I use the pockets of my coat, hoodie and vest (sometimes all 3) to carry heavier objects to not weigh down luggage. For instance, I carried lithium batteries for my power tools in 4 pockets the last time I flew internationally. I went through 4 security lines and didn’t want the batteries to draw a red flag, so I put them in individual zip lock bags with the ends covered with electrical tape

Instead of emptying my pockets into a jacket, I put my pocket things into a one-strap shoulder bag. This is a trick I learned in the Philippines. They often carry bags like that (men and women), rather than in their pockets (probably because everone is running around wearing t-shirts and shorts with no pockets). I stash my wallet, passport, computer flash drive, currency and other common pocket items in one of those. This makes it super simple to send everything at once through the security scanner, then retrieve everything by grabbing one bag.

I've watched a million travel videos but yours are the best! These tips are so useful. Thanks for providing this information.

I’m heading to Mexico tomorrow, even though I been through TSA plenty of times, I always watch tips and vids of what to do! It’s like a reminder for myself even I already done already!

My tip: Once you get through the x-ray and your personal items have made it through the scanner and all is ready for you to collect your stuff. DON'T stand at the spot it comes out from. Pick up your tray or trays and take them to the waiting tables and benches near the ends of the rollers and get dressed there. I can't believe how many people just stand in the way of others, casually dressing and sorting each item, thus blocking the whole end of the process causing a traffic jam.

It’s good to download a TSA app too. If you are unsure if something can be brought in your carry-on or checked luggage, it’s easy to check. And shows the current line times at your airport, too. :)

Great video! Thanks! 😊 I feel the info in number 8 should be number 1. Most people won’t get all the way through all the tips, unfortunately. Guidelines definitely vary dramatically. I’ve been to airports that don’t require shoes to be removed, don’t care about liquids, or even electronics that are larger than a cell phone. Also, I find that some smaller airports have two security scanners, one at the entrance then another after check in. I have gotten my routine down pretty good, but since I’m a photographer, I get questioned about my photography gear and gadgets, even if I’m thoroughly organized. Waiting 20 minutes is short to me! Beware: Long delays are real even if you’re prepared!

Thank you, great tips.

Right to the details. A few times, though, I misplaced my power bank in my checked baggage. That's quite a hassle, especially when the check in counter sends right away to wherever the baggage will go through the X ray (Imagine you are in the boarding gate and you are called to remove your power bank from your checked baggage) as opposed to the passenger putting the checked baggage into the X Ray near the check in counter and seeing the baggage go clear.

This is one of the best informational videos I have ever seen. Fantastic job Nora. Well done. I am sharing this link with family and friends for sure. 👏

Thanks, always good to review the security procedures. Talking about getting to the airport early, went to the US last month, 4 hours before departure. I'm not a last minute person (I get up 2.5 hrs before I have to go to work).

Take your shoes and all objects out of your pockets WHILE waiting in line; stop doing that right when you get to the scanners. And get dressed at the benches away from the scanners; that's what they're there for and staying at the scanners holds everybody up.

When you get through the checkpoint and have to pick a line, look left. Most people inststinctively go right so the left line should be less busy.

Very nice thanks ❤

Thank you. This is very helpful

1) Count your carryons and personal bags you load on the belt. We left my wife's carryon once on the floor at the loading area, then we went through metal detectors, collected our stuff - all showed up from Xray but one bag. The TSA agents didn't let me to go back to load it on the other side, nor did they wished to do anything about it. I had to yell at people on the other side about 30 feet away, over the TSA heads, "please put that blue bag on the belt!" 2) don't wear oversized pants that you may lose without a belt. :)

Pretty good. Common sense. I really liked the one about putting all your stuff into a jacket pocket. Just make sure it has a zipper! I always try to scout out the line in front of me for the very reasons you mention in #11. Along with keeping away from families, I also try to shy away from folks who look like they are lost or have never done this before. They always take long amounts of time to get through security.

You are a life saver! thank you for the great video!!!!

Thanks for sharing

I have taken to putting all of my "pocket stuff" including my wristwatch in a separate bag before I leave home for the airport, and I slip it into a pocket of my carry-on bag. That way, the agent can identify and examine it all together.

If traveling with a companion, have one go thru 1-2 people ahead. They can then keep an eye on your items as they come thru the scanner. Especially if you are the one carrying the electronics.

Great advice,thanks.👍

You are wonderful and such fun to watch. Thanks for all the tips.

Another pro tip, when you are in line take off your jewlery, remove your loose change from your pockets, take your wallet out of your pocket and place in your carry on or personal item. This saves tons of time when you finally get to the bins. I have been through many ariports and it is the people that wait to take out everything at the bin that slows things down a lot. I have had security wave me around people taking everything out and holding up the line. Also once through the check, collect everything and move away from the belt and put your shoes, etc back on.

I keep a 1 quart ziplock freezer bag on the front pocket of my roll-aboard luggage. I use that bag to stuff all the loose items in my pockets (wallet, keys, change, money clip, cell phone) to keep it all together when I pass through the metal detector and my bag through the X-ray machine.

Good info …thanks !

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Great Advice! I carry an empty zip top gallon bag to put all my pocket contents and belt in and then stuff it into my shoe. I put all my stuff in the zip bag as I wait in line. I also carry an empty water bottle. I always put the bin that holds my laptop on the belt last so I have more of a chance to keep an eye on it if I am delayed at the X-Ray. One time when I was chosen at random for a closer look the chemical pad they swabbed on the carry on came back positive, but I have never had anything even resembling gun powder in that case. They had to call a Manager who interviewed me for 30 minutes and probably checked for a criminal record. I asked him how the machine could give a false positive, he said some "household" products may set it off, but wouldn't tell me which ones. I am so glad I arrived 2hrs ahead that day. I also once had a really helpful agent actually fix the zipper on my bag with a paper clip so they are not all intimidating. It has to be a monotonous job for them so I try to be as pleasant as I can.

Thank you ! Very specific , clear and correct. No blah-blah . Up to the point.

great info for me thank you so much.

Thanks for sharing Ms. Nora and God bless 🙏❤️

One more thing, I feel is very important: be friendly to the staff. Even if they pick you for additional scanning or scuff at you for any reason. Keep calm and be friendly and polite, they will appreciate it. And if you make a mistake (eg. forgot some electronics), stand up to your mistake, apologize and just endure the prolongued procedure you have to go through now. TSA (or other security) staff did not make up the rules, they cannot bend them and especially on busy travel days they have a stressful job and might appreciate a calm and friendly traveller.

Just discovered your videos and am loving them. I always combine a pre security bathroom stop with security line prep. I'll take off any sweaters or jackets I'm wearing and stuff them into my carry-on, make sure any pockets my outfit has are empty, and pull out my electronics and my 311 bag.Something, I've recently started doing that I wish I'd thought of doing years ago is to have one of the reusable grocery bags that squishes/fold/stuffs down to almost nothing handy and use it to put all of my electronics and my 311 bag in. Then I just let it go through security with my other stuff and put my stuff back into it when I get to the other side to help me get out of the heavy traffic area as fast as possible.

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