By Patrick Walker


Traveling lightly is important for people who have to go through airports and other avenues that attract security checks. Fitting your belongings to the recommended bags is a headache especially if you must carry some liquids. The agency mandated with these checks has hard to meet rules that dictate that travellers must not carry liquid bottles that have more than 3 oz. Breaking the set rules leads to penalties and loss of important assets. Here are tips on how to become TSA compliant and avoid inconveniences when traveling.

The worst mistake that a traveller can do is to go through the screening machines with substances that are regarded as unlawful. These agencies highly disregard chemicals used for insect and weed control. Any substance that has an indication saying that is hazardous is not admitted for flight. Therefore, avoid taking the packages to the airports if you want to be on the safe side.

Staying comfortable for long hours flight is a nightmare especially if you are not traveling on first class. As such, the airline managements allow their clients to bring a few items that might enhance their comfort. Air mattresses are allowed or pillows that the clients put on their necks supporting their heads. However, these items must come from certified manufacturer to avoid other disasters.

The belief that only soft drinks are admitted on the plane is misinformed. Drinks that have alcohol content are sold and served in these planes; hence there is no problem carrying them. However, the wine or beer you take must have less than 70% of alcohol. Also, the drinks ought to be sealed by the time you are on the clearance section. Opened bottles are turned back and cannot be allowed in.

What happens to people who must have guns with them at all times? The transport security administration recognizes the importance of such weapons, but it has its storage regulations that you must follow. They recommend storage of guns in wooden, metallic or fiber built boxes. However, the country that you are going should not have issues with your gun if you want to avoid confrontations with those authorities.

Although the authorities may clear you in your state for the flight, you might be caught by surprise when you arrive at your holiday destination. Ask the traveling agency or people who you are going to meet on whether there are fashion restrictions. Some states cannot clear you if you have dressed in an unbecoming manner which will force you to change or buy new attire.

Going through the screening machines is simple, but a lot is lost from this process. You are asked to leave all the coins, nickels and other ornamental that are metallic. Sometimes you forget these commodities thinking that they are not worth much, but it is the opposite. If dozens of people keep leaving these pennies, the checkpoints are left with thousands of dollars every day. Leave the pennies at home to avoid their loss.

Screening of travelers is crucial in ensuring that everyone in the plane is secure. Also, it ensures that no contraband goods come in the country. Therefore, do not be worried when the officials ask you to provide certain documents or start going through your luggage. It is an important procedure that is worth waiting.




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I am passionate about educating university students about money and careers, and have been doing so since 2007. I see the same confusion and mistakes being replicated every year. The way I help is through Save the Student. I'm always on the look out for new contributors, so get in touch if you're wanting to get involved! Aside from the site, my main interests are travelling, writing, photography, webdesign, sailing, football and cycling.

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