Monthly Travel Tip – SimpliFLY Your Carry-on Bags

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would like to help passengers expedite security checkpoint quickly and have a safe flight. TSA officers work around the clock to provide an efficient security process, and TSA encourages passengers to become an active partner in the security experience by knowing the rules and carefully packing your carry-on bags. Pack smart to get through security checkpoint faster. Keeping luggage organized by layering items increases visibility for TSA officers.

Here's how to SimpliFLY your overall security experience:

• Pack an organized carry-on bag using layers – a layer of clothes, then electronics, more clothes, and then any heavier items. This will help security officers more clearly see what is in your bag.

• Have your boarding pass and ID ready for inspection when you get to the checkpoint.
• Remove your coat and shoes and place them in a bin.
• Place any oversized electronics (laptops, full-size video game consoles, DVD players, and video cameras that use cassettes) in a separate bin. iPods and other smaller electronics can remain in your carry-on bag.
• Follow the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and put your one quart baggie separately in the bin.
• When in doubt, leave it out. If you're not sure about whether you can bring an item through the checkpoint, put it in your checked bag or leave it at home. Click here to see the list of prohibited items.