General Travel Tips
- Travelers are reminded to arrive 90 minutes before the scheduled departure for their flight.
- Allow extra time to arrive at the airport.
- Check with your individual airline to make sure your flight is on time.
Baggage Tips
- Never pack medicine, identification, money, or other valuable items in your checked baggage. Once your bag has been screened there is no way to retrieve anything from the bag.
- You may be charged an additional fee if your bag weighs over 50 pounds. If your bag is too heavy the airlines may not accept it.
- Many airlines are now charging to check baggage. Check with your individual airline for baggage policies and pricing. Airline counters do not have cash on hand, plan on paying with a check or credit/debit card.
- If you lock your checked baggage use a TSA approved lock or your lock might have to be cut off.
TSA would like to help you get through the security checkpoint quickly and have a safe flight to your destination.
Visit TSA's webpage for up-to-date air travel tips. Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1
- 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
- Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
- 3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
- Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.
Traveling With Pets
Considering taking your pet with on your trip? If so, make sure your pet will be able to fly.
- Are you completely comfortable traveling with your pets? If you have any doubts about traveling with animals you should consider another method or leaving your pets at home.
- See your specific airlines rules regarding traveling with pets. Some airlines have restrictions on certain breeds of animals, check with your airline for specifics. Make sure the airline knows the breed you are traveling with. Many airlines charge a fee for animals.
- Select non-stop flights, and try to minimize temperature extremes. During the summer months, some airlines will not accept pets to travel in the cargo hold. Check with individual airline's for details.
- Take your pet to the veterinarian to have all of the necessary health certificates, and make sure your pet is healthy enough for travel. Your vet may be able to offer some ideas to make traveling on your pet easier. Pets must be over 8 weeks old to travel.
- If traveling to Hawaii or outside the continental United States your pet will require special vaccinations and quarantine periods. Check the rules of the country you are traveling to as some countries require special rules regarding animals brought into the country.
- Be sure your pet is comfortable in its kennel. Attach information including your name, phone number, and flight information to the kennel and the pet collar. Have food, water, and a favorite toy available during the trip. Take your pet out to go to the bathroom before putting them in the kennel for check in.