Travel Tips

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Federal security regulations forbid leaving your vehicle in the driveway in front of the terminal. Vehicles left unattended are subject to ticketing and towing. Free parking for up to 30 minutes is available in the short-term parking lot.

Allow plenty of time to check in at the airport. We recommend that you arrive at the airport at least an hour-and-a-half before your flight is scheduled to leave. Better yet, allow two hours.

BEFORE YOU GET TO THE AIRPORT

• Don't wrap presents! Security personnel will unwrap for inspection.
• Don't over-pack. Take only what you absolutely need. An overstuffed bag can slow down security screening because it's generally hard to reclose. Consider spreading items in between several bags.
• Carry-on bags: think small. Carry-on items are limited to one bag and one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop. The bag can be no bigger than 9" X 14" X 22" or a total of 45 linear inches.
• Make sure all your bags of ID tags on them.
• Be sure your bags have identification tags on both the outside and inside.
• Put all undeveloped film in your carry-on bag because checked baggage screening equipment will damage film. If your film is over ASA/ISO 800, or has been sent through an X-ray machine five times, request a hand inspection.
• All passengers who are 18 years of age and older must present a government issued photo ID. Make sure the name on your ticket matches the name on your photo ID.

WHEN YOU GET TO THE AIRPORT

• As you approach the security checkpoint, take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes out of their cases.
• Remove your outer coat, suit coat, jacket or blazer to place in bin for X-ray.
• Place the following items in your carry-on baggage before entering the screening checkpoint: cell phones and personal data assistants, keys, loose change, jewelry and large metal items.