They begin Christmas celebrations and that means one thing: Airports are at full capacity due to family gatherings. The American Automobile Association (AAAfor its acronym in English) predicts eight million travelers this yearThat’s why the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offered some tips Make sure each person’s gifts pass security checks without any problems.
According to the current announcement from the federal authority The Gifts should be transported in easy-to-open bags or boxes with removable lids so that the agents of The TSA can check themif necessary.
If the person travels with an item wrapped in holiday paper, You may need to unpack itas officials need to ensure it does not pose a security threat.
One of the Christmas presents The most popular are these Snowballs. If the ball is Size of a tennis ballexpect less than 95ml liquid And have a basecan be carried in hand luggage.
However, if the snowball is larger, The liquid contained therein must be charged for.
In relation to festive scented candlesthey can be in hand luggage when they are solid. However, gel candles must be transported in checked luggage.
Equipment for winter sports such as: Snowboards, snowshoes and ice skates You can go through security, but the space in the overhead compartment depends on the airline. In the case of Skis and poles, must be invoiced.
The solid baked goods such as cookies or cakes They can also be transported through security checkpoints packaged in cans. However, Jellies, jams and syrups must be packed in checked bags if the container exceeds 3.4 ounces (95 g).
The Christmas drinkslike eggnog, wine and champagne, must be invoicedand each traveler has a limit of five liters. Additionally, Alcoholic drinks with more than 70% alcohol by volume are not permittedneither in hand luggage nor in checked luggage.
The TSA also provided additional recommendations for travel planning during the holiday season. Some of them are:
“We encourage travelers to plan every step of the air travel process in advance. from arrival at the airport two hours before the scheduled departure time even packing wisely, starting with an empty suitcaseBecause there’s nothing better than arriving early and being prepared.”said Brian Bushnell, acting federal security director for the TSA.
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