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Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.

Before the Airport

• Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. Read the Permitted and Prohibited Items (PDF 319KB) list.
• Place valuables such as jewelry, cash, laptop computers, and cash in carry-on baggage only.
• Avoid wearing shoes, clothing, jewelry, and accessories that contain metal.  Metal items may set off the alarm on the metal detector.
• Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.
• Declare firearms & ammunition to your airline and place it in your checked baggage.
• If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA recognized lock.
• Do not bring prohibited lighters and matches to the airport.

At the Airport

Keep available your airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID for each adult traveler until you exit the security checkpoint.

• Place the following items IN your carry-on baggage prior to entering the screening checkpoint:
• Mobile phones
• Keys
• Loose change
• Money clips
• PDA's
• Lighters
• Large amounts of jewelry
• Metal hair decorations
• Large belt buckles
• Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes OUT of their cases
• Take OFF your outer coat, jacket, or blazer.