By Kevin Poling, Director of Travel at Satori World Medical

Airport security screenings can be time consuming and stressful, below are a few tips on how travelers can get through the process easily and save time.

1. Have appropriate documents such as your boarding pass and a form of government issued identification ready to present to a checking officer.
2. If you are bringing a laptop, be prepared to remove it from its carrying case for x-ray screening.
3. Make sure you are dressed properly for airport security check-ins.
   • Wear comfortable, loose clothing that can be layered.
   • Wear sandals or slip-on shoes that can be easily removed at security.
   • Avoid wearing large belts that contain metal and excessive amounts of heavy jewelry that may set off the metal detector.
4. Keep all medicines in their original, labeled containers.
5. Comply with TSA’s 3-1-1 rule for liquid carry-ons, or pack them in your checked baggage to get through security faster. Also, do not pack any prohibited items.

Remember to leave for the airport with plenty of time to spare.  For international flights, 2+ hours is a good rule of thumb. I recommend leaving even earlier if you are traveling during the holidays, bringing a lot of luggage, or need special assistance.

Happy travels,

Kevin