Identification
Passengers 18 years old and older are required to show a state-issued, photo identification card that has your name, date of birth, gender and expiration date. The ID card must have a tamper-resistant feature approved by the TSA. Passengers who cannot produce valid identification may not be allowed to board an aircraft.
Religious Needs
The TSA implemented laws regarding screening procedures of passengers dressed in religious and cultural clothing. There is no ethnic or religious profiling. However, loose fitting garments and religious head coverings may require hand-wand screening and pat-down inspections.
Liquids
If you're bringing liquids on an aircraft, you need to transfer them to a one-qt., clear-plastic, zip-top bag prior to arriving at the airport. This includes shampoo, hair gel, over-the-counter medications, baby formula and food and breast milk.
Sharp Items
Sharp objects cannot be taken on the aircraft; you must put them in your checked baggage. This includes box cutters, razor blades, scissors and knives--including kitchen and hunting varieties.
Luggage Policy
Each airline will post legal, carry-on baggage measurements. You should be aware that luggage stores will sell bags described as "carry-on" whether or not they fit within standard airline measurements. Always familiarize yourself with legal baggage laws before arriving at the airport or you will be subject to additional charges.
Article Written By Shannon Marks
Shannon Marks started her journalism career in 1994. She was a reporter at the "Beachcomber" in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and contributed to "Philadelphia Weekly." Marks also served as a research editor, reporter and contributing writer at lifestyle, travel and entertainment magazines in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from Temple University.
