Travel Safety

What To Expect At Airport Security 

Prepare for Takeoff:  A comprehensive travel guide for you, the flying public.  Here you will find everything you need to know about new airport security measures.  You will discover a list of timesaving tips, information on assistance for special needs, the latest list of prohibited and permitted items, and other information that will help guide you smoothly through the security process. For more information visit the Transportation Security Administration web site.

What to Expect at Airport Security:  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has developed standardized security screening procedures for all airports.  TSA is committed to both excellent security and customer service.  A primary goal of TSA is to treat all passengers with courtesy, dignity and respect during the security screening processes. For more information visit the "What to Expect at Airport Security" part of the Transportation Security Administration web site.

It is Safe to Fly:  The Transportation Safety Administration has established layers of security in our "system of systems" to ensure that we stay ahead of the terrorists that threaten our homeland. That "system of systems" includes:

  • Thousands of federal air marshals flying on tens of thousands of flights each month.
  • Tapping innovations in technology - such as a more robust passenger pre-screening system and 100% screening of checked baggage.
  • Better perimeter security and hardened cockpit doors.
  • Dedicated screeners - 56,000 of them, hired, trained and deployed to all 429 commercial airports.  On average, they move some 2 million air travelers, and 2 million-plus pieces of luggage, safely through security every day.    
  • For more information visit the "It is Safe to Fly" part of the Transportation Security Administration web site.

Can I Take It With Me? - Permitted & Prohibited Items Listing of items not allowed on an airplane such as weapons, explosives, and items that seem harmless, but can be used as a weapon.

Reminder:  The two most common items surrendered at the security checkpoint are scissors and pen knives.  

Permitted and Prohibited Items

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