The Airport & Transportation Rules From Homeland Security

Understanding rules and regulations will make your next flight go more smoothly.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has enacted many rules regarding airports and transportation. When traveling, it is important to know and follow these rules.

Liquid Carry-On Items

The rule is 3-1-1 for carry-ons. Each passenger is allowed to bring one zip-locked quart bag with liquid contained in 3 ounce or less bottles.

Identification

All adult passengers are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo I.D. that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight. If the passenger cannot show this identification, then they will be screened in depth by a Transportation Security Agent.

Prohibited Items

Many items, such as explosives, are never permitted on an aircraft. However, some items, such as baseball bats, can be checked, but cannot be carried on to the airplane. For a comprehensive list of prohibited items, see the TSA website listed below.

Gifts

If you are bringing a gift as a carry-on item, do not wrap it. Often, a TSA agent will be required to unwrap your gift to verify the contents.

References

• 3-1-1 Carry-ons

Resources

• Prohibited Items