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Be prepared for your next flight. Learn about the checkpoint security screening process and policies. TSA Cares is a resource that provides travelers with disabilities and medical conditions. Get answers to frequently asked questions about security screening.
TSA's Top Travel Tips. The special guide for service members and their families includes travel tips, such as how to prepare, pack and declare a firearm, checkpoint dos and don’ts, and an inside look at some of TSA’s programs and employees, with a special military emphasis. Kids rule the airport!
If you are traveling internationally with a firearm in checked baggage, please check the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information and requirements prior to travel. Declare each firearm each time you present it for transport as checked baggage.
Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport by reviewing the lists below.
Liquids Rule. You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®. With Global Entry you’ll receive expedited customs processing when entering the United States, and you’ll receive TSA PreCheck® when flying from U.S. airports.
Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint. Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant.
Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash and lotion. Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters.
Pack large electronics on top layer of carry-on for screening accessibility. Place your 3-1-1 bag with liquids, gels and aerosols in the front pocket of your carry-on for accessibility. If traveling with a pet, be sure to bring a leash so carriers can be properly screened.
Medical Marijuana. Marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA.