Air Travel Safety – Number One Priority!

I’m sure you’re like most and dread having to endure those long endless air travel safety security lines at the airport.

I know that I would rather take the few extra moments and feel a little more secure about my upcoming flight than just ‘Wisk’ through without any security check what so ever.

I’m sure you all feel the same way as well.  Airport security rules are for our safety and we should be thankful that they are in place.

With a few tips to keep in mind the next time you pass thru security at the airport, it can make the whole process much quicker for everyone and a lot more pleasant as well.

First, here’s a quick video from one of my favorite travel experts on airport security and air travel safety in general.

Enjoy …

As you can see, it is vital that you know what you’re packing and just exactly what is allowed and not allowed, particularly with carry on luggage.  A little preparation beforehand can save a great deal of aggravation and expense at the airport.

Using ‘common sense’ in packing will go a long way when proceeding through airport security.

Air Travel Safety – Carry On Luggage

With additional expenses airlines are now charging passengers, particularly in regards to luggage, people are now choosing to carry their bags onto the airplane more than ever before.

With this, you must be aware of what is acceptable to actually take on board the plane.

Most airlines have pages on their websites dedicated to ‘luggage restrictions’, so be sure to check before leaving and packing your bags for travel.

As well, you can easily find this information by contacting your local travel agency or any other travel business for that matter.

For obvious reasons and particularly for air travel safety concerns, anything that can be used or considered as a possible ‘weapon’ cannot be taken on board the aircraft. The most common items in this category are …

• Small pocket knives
• Scissors of any size
• Nail clippers
• Razor blades

I’m sure you’re getting the picture here and any other items typical of the above in nature. Any objects that may be used for piercing, cutting or sharp in nature is a definite ‘ No – No !’

There are a couple of excellent resource sites with very helpful information for North American travelers in regards to this topic.

Typically, any liquids you plan on carrying on the plane must be in containers 3.4 ounces or 100 ml maximum in size. These must be in clear plastic bags and ready for quick inspection.

By having these items at the ‘ready’, makes the whole air travel safety security line run so much smoother and more efficient for everyone.  Having these items packed all together and ready for inspection should now be something everyone does automatically for travel security.

For those in Canada, visit the Air transport security website and for the United States, be sure to visit Transportation security administration for complete details on luggage restrictions.

Air Travel Safety – Wear Clothing Appropriate Security

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Perhaps one of the biggest reasons for causing line delays at airport travel security check lines is what people wear.

Many people are caught off guard and not properly prepared for inspection.

The biggest reason is ‘Clothing‘.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind regarding clothing and airport security.

•        Shoes … wear footwear that can be quickly and easily taken on and off. You must take your footwear off as part of air travel safety rules.

•        Belts … if you need a belt to hold your clothing up, then be prepared to have if fall!  Belts must be taken off at travel security lines.

•        Empty pockets … try to have your pockets empty before entering the security lines. This will save a great deal of time and allow the lines to run much more smoothly.  How many times have you seen people in airport security lines fishing through all their pockets holding up a bunch of people in line?  Airport security rules must have all passengers remove everything from their pockets!

•        Jewelry … if you’re wearing jewelry, like your pockets, remove everything beforehand, as it too must come off. 

•        Coats and Sweaters … you need to remove your coats and sweaters prior to walking through X-ray machines.

Our family always carry extra ‘plastic lunch baggies’ with us in our carry on luggage to put our jewelry, loose change and any other pocket items we may have into prior to proceeding through security.

Air Travel Safety – Boarding Passes and Passports

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A couple of other items surprisingly neglected prior to proceeding through travel security lines are your boarding passes and passports.

For obvious reasons, security personnel need to ensure people are proceeding through airport gates that are supposed to be and not just anyone is attempting to pass through airport security.

Again, this is vital for air travel safety, helping to keep us all safe and secure at all times.

Have your ‘boarding passes and passports at the ready’ and not tucked away in your bags causing delays in the lines.

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Air Travel Safety – Keeping Everyone Safe and Secure

Just a few simple airport security rules and hopefully some helpful family travel information for you to consider the next time you have to enter airport travel security lines. I know after years of travel and waiting in those dreaded long airport security check lines, it does pay to be prepared and ready for security staff.

It definitely makes their job a whole lot easier and makes the entire process so much quicker and most importantly, ‘stress free’ and much more relaxing.

Actor Daniel Craig

Even ‘James Bond’ or (Daniel Craig) has to go through airport security check lines, so don’t despair, it’s not as bad as it looks or seems!

If you and your family follow these simple procedures, you will be amazed how much smoother the entire process is and how less inconvenient it is as well.

Airport security rules are in place for all of us and for very good reason!

Happy travels!

Robert Tellier

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