Airport Security

We have all been there – stuck in a slow-moving queue at airport security for over an hour. It has caused thousands of people even to miss their flights!

You can’t help if the TSA screens passengers at a snail’s pace. But what you can do is be prepared and take the necessary steps possible to make the screening process as fast as possible from your end.

Here’s how you can do it.

 

1.   Pack Strategically

If you are traveling by flight, packing is an art you must master.

Your boarding pass, IDs, passports are some things that get checked frequently at the airport. So, remember to keep them in the outer compartment of your bag so that they are easily accessible.

Electronic items like mobiles, laptops, tablets, chargers and other devices go through security checks. So, carry them in luggage that makes it easy for you to pack and unpack them quickly. Also, be sure to carry all your electronics in your carry on, not in your check-in baggage.

This way, you will not be that frazzled, discombobulated traveler who is woefully unprepared for airport security check and feel the wrath of frustrated passengers behind you.

 

2.   Get Global Entry

You might have heard of TSA PreCheck. It’s a lifesaver for someone who air travels frequently. It allows flyers departing from the USA to go through a security check-in in under 5 minutes without having to remove their shoes, laptops, belts, and light coats.

You can pre- enroll and make an appointment online or walk-in at an enrollment center. To apply for TSA PreCheck®, travelers must go in-person to an enrollment center to provide documentation and fingerprints

But here’s a secret. If you also travel abroad, get a Global Entry pass for $100. It not only includes the perks of TSA PreCheck, but you will also be able to enter the USA through the automatic kiosks that scan your passport and fingerprint instead of standing in long customs lines.

You can get Global Entry for free with certain American Express credit cards.

 

3.   Become An Elite Flyer

Frequent travelers know the benefits that accrue with their loyalty on one airline. Free upgrades. Priority check-in and TSA lines. Dedicated phone lines.

Try to stick to one or two airlines specifically if you travel frequently. Although not initially, soon, you’ll get to reap the benefits of being a loyal customer. A case in point, become an elite flyer.

The airlines will offer you loyalty rewards like special discounts, free upgrades, and other perks. Most airlines have a special security lane for their elite flyers, which is always less crowded.

 

4.   Arrive Early

Airports are almost always overcrowded. So long queues at security checks are natural.

Furthermore, chances of getting caught in traffic are also high. It is especially true if you are traveling from busy airports like JFK or Newark.

You can avoid unnecessary stress by arriving at the airport early. Be sure to arrive at least 3 hours before your boarding time.

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