Without a doubt, airports and airplanes are going to be packed this holiday season. With that in mind, security checkpoints are going to be crazier than ever. One way to avoid long lines is to either sign up for CLEAR (if your airport and terminal offer it) and/or get TSA PreCheck. RELATED: The Trick to Getting TSA PreCheck Fast and 4 Other Tips You Need to Know
If you are traveling with gifts, always carry on the expensive or fragile ones (as long as they don’t contain more than 3.4 ounces of liquid) and check your clothes.
In the past, I would recommend travelers not wrap their presents because if they’re flagged by the x-ray machines, either in your carry-on or checked luggage, TSA agents will rip the wrapping paper off. That’s why I suggest packing wrapping paper, scissors, and tape in your checked bag if you absolutely need to or get supplies at your destination to avoid the aggravation.
Here’s what the TSA suggests: “Best to use gift bags instead of bringing wrapped gifts to the airport because if a gift triggers an alarm, a @TSA officer will need to unwrap it to resolve the alarm.”
Best to use gift bags instead of bringing wrapped gifts to the airport because if a gift triggers an alarm, a @TSA officer will need to unwrap it to resolve the alarm. https://t.co/7K8UHZaQZU
— Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) December 7, 2022
That is indeed how to pack smart. So if you don’t want to hold up the line or get aggravated, this is advice you should follow.
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Pack of 24 Christmas Gift Bags
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