As I mentioned in a previous blog, no traveler wants the distinction of being the clog in the airport security line. At least I don’t; especially considering some of the unkind words I have overheard other passengers toss in the direction of line cloggers I’ve had the misfortune of standing next to.
So how can you avoid getting the nasty looks and becoming the target of verbal assaults at the airport security screening area? Here are a few more tips:
Tip #5—–Asthma Sufferers Take Note
New security rules prohibit aerosols from being packed in carry-on bags. Which means that some TSA agents refuse asthma sufferers to take their inhalers through security. In most cases if you come armed with the proper documentation (e.g. an original prescription or doctor’s note) you stand a better chance of being allowed to carry your inhaler through. However, the TSA recommends if you have an inhaler it is better to place it in your checked luggage or you run the risk of having it confiscated.
Tip #6—A Word About Baby Formula
The rumors about TSA agents taste testing the contents of Junior’s bottle are not true. Neither is the rumor about security agents asking passengers to sample fluids or beverages during the screening process. According to the TSA, that process is being required at foreign airports, but NOT at any domestic U.S. airport. However, that doesn’t mean that TSA officers will not routinely inspect infant formula.
Tip #7—Let Someone Know If You Are Not Feeling Well
It may sound like common sense, but there are so many travelers (my grandmother included) who don’t speak up when they are not feeling well. Trust me; asking for a wheelchair will prove to be much less traumatic than collapsing on the floor of an airport during the height of the busy holiday travel season. Place your pride aside and ask for assistance if you need it. What’s more, these days an increasing amount of airports have on-site clinics staffed with certified medical professionals. Also, if you are feeling sick once your plane has taken off, flag down a flight attendant, most have at least some type of medical training. And who knows, a fellow passenger may be a health care worker.
Tip #8—Pack Your Patience
It’s unreasonable to think you are not going to have to stand in line at airport screening areas. With that said, it’s up to you to be prepared. If you get bored easily, then pack some good reading material or make sure your iPod has some new tunes to offer. Learning to flexible and exercising patience will serve you well during your travels.
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