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Tips to get through airport security
Aug 31, 2006, 14:50

You don’t need to be Mission Impossible’s Tom Cruise to zip through airport security. Even with all the latest rules and regulations if you take a few precautions ahead of time you can get through security with the least amount of problems.

Leave the change at home
Pocket change can save some time and but in the world of airport security you’ll be going “beep beep”. Follow the rule that if it’s not in your pocket you won’t need to take it out.
Turn on your laptop and cel phone
Depending on the airport you may need to prove your cel phone is not going to explode. Apparently the way to do this is to see it light up. This goes for laptops as well which can take a nice bit of time to start up.
Wear the loafers
Shoes are deadly weapons and need to go through special screening. If they are easy to take off and put on you’ll get by faster
Hide your wallet
If you put your wallet in your carry on and only have your ID it’s one less thing to fumble with. Plus putting your wallet and watch in the round tray is an invitation to trouble
The early bird...
Get there early. Apparently if you check in less than 45 minutes before the flight sometimes they won’t let you fly. I don’t understand the logic, I just report it.