• Double check the contents of your pockets, bags and carry-on luggage to ensure no prohibited items were inadvertently packed. Lighters, firearms or other weapons are prohibited as carry-on items.
• Firearms placed in checked bags must be properly declared to your airline.
• Get to the airport in plenty of time.
• Take laptops and video cameras out of their cases.
• Do not wrap gifts.
• Do not pack fragile or valuable items in checked baggage. Ship or take them with you in carry-on baggage.
• Put undeveloped film in carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage film.
• You are NOT REQUIRED to remove your shoes. However, many types of footwear with metal, or thick soles or heels, may require additional screening even if the metal detector DOES NOT alarm.
• Do not over pack bags. Closing overstuffed bags can be difficult and may result in that checked bag being delayed.
• Do not lock your bag unless you use a TSA-accepted lock.
• Passengers selected for additional screening have the right to request it be done in a private location.

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