January 18, 2007
It Helps If I TELL You The Rules
In my post complainin' about my flight out of Chicago, Harvey asks a great question.
"Ok, I'm a clueless person who is about to fly out of O'Hare.
Where can I find a description of what is and isn't allowed? Or what procedure I can expect? Is there an instructional video for infrequent fliers?
Seriously."
You know, I should have put this link up there in the first place. I know better than to complain and not offer a solution.
Duh.
Sorry abou that.
So - HERE is a link to the TSA rules. On the right side bar they have the link to "Permitted & Prohibited Items". From there they tell you what is allowed, the limitations - like any liquid, gel or aerosol must be in a container three ounces or smaller. And trust me, they don't fool around on this one. They WILL take your stuff if you don't have it IN A QUART SIZE ZIP TOP CLEAR BAGGIE. Not every airport/TSA agent enforces that to the tee, but enough do that you don't want to take the chance.
Oh, and these rules are for CARRY ON luggage.
Anyway - check it out. Hell, if you've got a trip coming up bookmark it. It's the TSA official site so it's good for every airport.
Oh, and while some folks laugh at me, I still say get to the airport at least 1 1/2 hours early. And if you can, check in on line from home and print out your boarding pass. It'll save you a lot of time.
Oh and Harvey? Just call me if you run into any problems. At this point, I've seen enough I can talk you through...........
YAY!
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http://badexample.mu.nu/archives/212505.php
Posted by: Harvey at January 18, 2007 11:35 AMWhere easy to slip off shoes....with socks.
Have as much of your stuff as possible in your bag (glasses, change, watch, jewelery, etc)
If you are bringing a laptop, have it easy to grab and put in a bin. It goes in it's own bin, by itself!
Have your quart size bag of toiletries easy to grab and put in the bin.
Keep your ID in your pocket for the time being if possible from the time you check in until you pass through security. You will need it if you are checking luggage, and to get through security.
Posted by: Sissy at January 18, 2007 05:03 PM