How to be Airport Secure

"Airport Security" may bring a scoff, a scowl or a few jokes. Regardless of how you feel--you have to deal with it. Learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Patience
• And Patience

1. 
    

   What to wear: Swimsuit and flip-flops. Nothing else.
   What to carry: Plane ticket and picture ID. Nothing else.
   
   If that's good 'nough, stop reading, go fly.
   If you want another answer, please proceed to Next Step.

2. What to wear:
   Shoes you can remove easily (flip-flops aren't a bad idea)
   Metal-free belt (these have always and will always set off metal detectors... they are METAL!)
   Something comfortable (that's just for you)

3. Liquids and other Threats:
   
   The general rule states all liquids must be in 3.4 oz container or less and fit in a quart-size zip loc baggy. Don't think you can smuggle 3.4 oz of liquid through in a bigger bottle--uh uh.
   
   Little known exception: Juice, Medication (prescription and over-the-counter,) Baby Formula (including Breast Milk) can all be declared at the check point. You may carry "a reasonable amount." Don't even try anything more than a reasonable amount--that would be wrong.

4. 
    

   Prohibited Items: (beyond the obvious)
   Snowglobes (this should be common sense... uh...)
   Remote control toys
   Tools greater than 7 inches
   Liquid bleach
   Gel-type candles
   Gel-shoe inserts
   
   Acceptable Items: (beyond the obvious)
   Gel-filled bras
   Whipped cream (3.4 oz or less of course)
   Small compressed gas cartridges, limit 4 (that's nice...)
   Toy weapons if not realistic replicas ( )
   Nail files/clippers/eyelash curlers
   Knitting needles

Resources

• Permitted and Prohibited up-to-date

[acole]

on 6/11/2008 Great tips. Thanks!