Getting
through airport security
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA)
has announced that all
bags checked at U.S.
commercial airports
will be screened for
explosives.
(TSA)
has issued new guidelines
for passengers, including
a recommendation that
they have checked bags
unlocked. When screeners
determine that checked
bags need to be physically
inspected, they must
open the bags. In that
situation, locked bags
are forcibly opened.
TSA recommends using
cable or zip ties rather
than locks. TSA is working
on a system to provide
travelers with free
seals that will substitute
for locks but can be
opened by screeners.
TSA
has also issued the
following recommendations
for passengers. Following
these steps will expedite
the baggage screening
process and decrease
the likelihood that
a bag will be delayed
for security screening:
Another
tip for clearing airport
security:
Take
a self-addressed, stamped
envelope with you through
the screening section
in case you have to
leave an item behind.
Just put the “contraband”
item in the envelope,
seal it, go back to
the lobby/ticketing
area to mail it, and
then go through screening.
The screeners will be
satisfied and you will
still have your personal
item.
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