Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.
Before you go to the Airport
Do not pack or bring Prohibited Items to the airport.
Place valuables such as jewelry, cash and laptop computers in carry-on baggage only.
Tape your business card to the bottom of your laptop.
Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry and accessories that contain metal. Metal items may set off the alarm on the metal detector.
Avoid wearing shoes that contain metal or have thick soles or heels. Many types of footwear will require additional screening even if the metal detector does not alarm.
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 them in your checked baggage.
If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA-recognized lock.
Do not bring lighters or prohibited matches to the airport.
Fliying to Barcelona Airport? Please get me out of here There are a few ways you can get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre, lets have a look at them so you can go by;
There is only one airport in Barcelona city, commonly known by the locals as LAeroport del Prat.
Barcelona Airport is located 12 kilometres south-east of Barcelona city centre and 3km from Barcelonas harbour (one of the most important in the Mediterranean Sea).
There are a few ways you can get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre, lets have a look at them so you can go by;
Taxi
AeroBus
Night Bus
Train
Car
By Taxi
By Taxi is without doubt the fastes ..
Do not pack wrapped gifts and do not bring wrapped gifts to the checkpoint. Wrap on arrival or ship your gifts prior to your departure. TSA may have to unwrap packages for security reasons.
While at the Airport
Each adult traveler needs to keep available his/her airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID until exiting the security checkpoint. Due to different airport configurations, at many airports you will be required to display these documents more than once.
Place the following items IN your carry-on baggage or in a plastic bag prior to entering the screening checkpoint:
oMobile phones
oKeys
oLoose change
oMoney clips
oPDA's (personal data assistants)
oLarge amounts of jewelry
Breeze Through Airport SecurityDuring the shake up a few years ago of the airport security system, things got a little crazy and airport security went a little overboard confiscating toenail clippers and hair mousse. Thankfully those days of an overzealous security system are behind us and a cautious, careful and reasonable security system has take its place. With a little commonsense and preparation, you can reduce the hassle and the time it takes you to get through airport security and get your flight off to a great start. Like most things in life, a little preparation goes a long way. Preparation is especially helpful for ..
oMetal hair decorations
oLarge belt buckles
Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes OUT of their cases and place them in a bin provided at the checkpoint.
Take OFF all outer coats, suit coats, jackets and blazers.
About the Author
Marisol Boatwright is an Independent Travel Agent with Global Travel International. She has years of experience in the travel agency business and wants to help people with their travel needs. Whether it be for hotel or air reservations, auto rentals, cruises, or vacation packages, Marisol will be able to help.
http://boatrighttravels.globaltravel.com
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