Know Before You Go

Think about what you need to do to get through screening quickly before you dress for travel or zip up your bags.

• Holiday Travel
• Check airport status and delays.
• Check out Preparing to Fly for more information.
• View TSA's checklist of Travel Tips.
• Pack Safe before you fly.
• The Department of Transportation (DOT) launched an interactive Customer Service Dashboard to provide travelers with up-to-date airline customer service policies on controllable cancellations and delays to ensure customers have easy access to information when problems arise. Know your airline's policies in the event of a delay or cancellation.

Enroll in TSA Pre Check

If you fly often, consider TSA's program for expedited screening at certain airports and airlines.

• Enroll in TSA Pre Check

Passenger Health & Safety

To maintain good health, be aware of travel advisories and disease outbreaks at your destination.

• Fly Healthy.
• Research travel advisories.
• Look up travel health notices.

Flying for People with Disabilities, Children, and Pets

• Information about Family Travel
• If you or someone you know will require accommodations while flying, read about Passengers with Disabilities.
• If you are flying with children, review FAA's guidance about Child Safety.
• If you are bringing pets or service animals, read about Flying with Pets.
• Find out if your airline has a commitment to free family seating with DOT's Airline Family Seating Dashboard.
• Show your youngest travelers what to expect with our Kid's First Flight video.

Check for Prohibited items

Use the "Can I bring?" app and the "MyTSA" app to find helpful information about TSA policies and procedures.

• Review information about flying with your portable electronic devices (PEDs).
• Can you fly with batteries, medical devices or lighters? Review Pack Safe guidance.
• View TSA Prohibited Items.
• Check out Flying Safe for more resources.

3-1-1 for Liquids

Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be 3.4 ounces or less.

• All bottles must fit in a single quart size plastic bag and the bag must be placed in a bin for screening.
• Screening may be required for sun block, tanning sprays, and food such as yogurt.
• Review TSA's 3-1-1 for Liquids rule.

Prepare for Security

Have an acceptable ID and your boarding pass ready.

• View your airport's security wait time.
• Remove large electronics including laptops and your quart size liquids bag from carry-on luggage.
• Put any metallic clothing or objects, as well as your cell phone, into a bin for screening.

You may also need to report a travel problem, concern, or complaint.