Identification
A boarding pass and government-issued photo ID are required for travel. If accompanying a minor or disabled traveler through screening, you must show a photo ID and an airline-issued security document. Children under 18 aren't required to show identification. Airlines require a boarding pass for children over age 2 and may require a birth certificate to validate unticketed children's ages.
Clothing
No clothing is specifically prohibited. Avoid wearing metal objects and oversized clothing capable of concealing unlawful items.
Carry-on luggage
Carry-on luggage should measure approximately 24 by 16 by 10 inches.
Carry-on Liquids
Liquids must be removed from bags and meet a 3-1-1 format: 3.4 ounce bottle or less placed in a 1 quart-sized clear zip-top plastic bag, one per passenger. Some exceptions are allowed. Larger-sized liquids go in checked baggage.
Electronics
Remove oversized electronics from bags before screening. Laptops can remain in certain types of bags.
Animals
Rules for transporting animals are dictated by federal and state laws. Airlines also have their own policies.
Article Written By Julie Preiss
Julie Preiss is a freelance writer and marketing consultant. She is co-founder and partner of JKP Group, a boutique communications company. She has worked in many industries, including entertainment/media, sports marketing, technology, education, the government and more. Preiss has helped reinvent brands and launch new markets and products.
