- Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.
- Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States will be subject to a more extensive screening process.
These measures will be constantly evaluated and updated as circumstances warrant.
*Existing exemptions including larger amounts of required medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared to security officers at the entrance of the checkpoint for screening. For additional information and travel tips, please read our information for travelers.
How every passenger can assist in security:
- Pack lightly, without clutter to facilitate easier screening. Make all bottles airtight by squeezing air out and cappign (including hair gel, lotion, tootpaste and make-up) and pack in clear, sealed plastic bags or containers.
- Arrive earlier than usual at the airport (some airports suggest up to three hours before departure.)
- Cooperate with TSA personnel at checkpoints and with airline personnel at all gates.
- Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity and report it to authorities.
- In Britain, many electronics are currently banned from carry-ons, including laptops, cell phones, PDAs and mp3 players. Should such procedures apply in the U.S., wrap your electronics in your thickest article of clothing and store in the middle layer of your suitcase for maximum protection.
For rules and regulations on specific airlines, check out ROAD & TRAVEL's Airline Rules.
For continued up-to-date information on current Homeland Security threat levels, visit www.dhs.gov, or www.cnn.com for the latest in breaking news.
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