How to Get Through Airport Security Efficiently?

Post 9/11 airport security is now a daunting task. Now with the ban on liquids, checking in seems like an impossible feat. These helpful hints will help speed you through the process.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Fed Ex your toiletry bag- although this may seem extreme it guarantees you won’t loose any of your items.

2. Wear a cotton t-shirt and cotton pants with drawstring or buttons. No zippers this may cause the x-ray machine to go off. If you need to wear a zip up sweatshirt be aware you will have to remove it prior to going through the x-ray machine.

3. Wear flip flops. Although some airports will still require you to remove them, flip flops are easy to remove and efficient to put back on.

4. Before getting in line take all items out of your pockets and place in the bag that you will be putting through x-ray machine.

5. Remove watch and place in bag as well.

6. If traveling with a computer- remove computer from bag before getting to x-ray machine. Place computer in it’s own plastic bin. TSA will require this of you.

7. Speed through the x-ray machine and off to your flight.