Identification
All passengers are required to provide a valid form of identification along with an airline-boarding pass to a TSA agent at screening checkpoints. U.S. passengers age 18 and over must show a U.S federal or state-issued photo ID that is tamper resistant and shows date of birth, name, gender and expiration date. Passengers who fail to present valid identification may have to go through additional screening.
Checkpoint Procedure
Passengers must remove shoes and jackets and place them and any carry-on items on a conveyer belt so they can be properly X-rayed and screened. Passengers may also be required to walk through a metal detector.
Carry-ons
TSA permits one carry-on bag per traveler. As of August 2006, TSA allows limited quantities of liquid, gels and aerosols onboard. It is best to contain your liquids into a 1 qt plastic bag. Larger liquids like baby formula or medication must be declared to a TSA security officer at the checkpoint.
Prohibited Items
TSA rules prohibit sharp objects, firearms, tools, self defense items, explosive and flammable materials, and disabling chemicals from being brought on a plane.
Airport Arrival
Passengers who have traveled from or through a country suspected of terrorism may want to allow extra time to get through security checkpoints. TSA requires every individual arriving on flights from such countries to undergo additional screenings. Individuals holding a passport issued by those countries also have to go through extra screening.
