The
security of flights leaving the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Airport is assured by the work of the federal Transportation
Security Administration.
TSA is composed of security officers, inspectors, directors, air marshals and
managers who protect the nation's transportation systems so you and your family
can travel safely. TSA agents look for explosives at checkpoints in airports,
inspect rail cars, patrol subways, and work to make all modes of transportation
safe. Agents screen every passenger and every bag boarding a commercial aircraft
today, including international travelers arriving in the United States before
they meet a connecting flight.
And TSA’s job goes well past security screening, from screening air cargo
to monitoring flight students.
Pack to fly:
Airports have
put new security measures into place that include controls on the
amount of liquids or gels
that may be brought aboard in carry-on bags. To make your flight
easier and more comfortable, follow these guidelines when packing
your carry-on (think of it as the 3-1-1 rule):
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller
containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled
up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in one, quart-size,
zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such
as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. No more than Three-ounces
in each container, and each traveler can use only one, one-quart-size, zip-top,
clear plastic bag.
Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their
carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening,
to allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste
or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.
There are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols
you may carry through a security checkpoint:
- Baby
formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
- http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm All
prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels,
and aerosols), eye drops, and saline solution
for medical purposes;
- Liquids
including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers
with a disability or medical condition;
- Life-support
and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products,
and transplant organs;
- Items
used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons
such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or
shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids;
and,
- Gels
or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically
related items used by persons with disabilities or medical
conditions.
You
are not limited in the amount or volume of these above items
you may bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items
are in containers larger than three ounces, please do the following:
Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size
and zip-top bag.
Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security
checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These
items are subject to additional screening.
Any liquid, gel, or aerosol such as coffee or soda purchased in the secure
area after you process through a security checkpoint is allowed aboard your
plane.
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such
lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.
Make the screening process easier by being prepared before you arrive. Pack
liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally
check a bag.
Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes
and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at
security checkpoints.
Here’s your 3-1-1 reminder card. Clip and carry it in your
wallet!
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