@Ainhisg wrote:
Excellent idea! When I would go to Florida to visit mom I often would ship my things in advance. It may cost more but I have found flying very stressful so I have done whatever I can to make it less so.
I realize that you just don't fly much at all but for others who do I found that getting TSA pre check a great stress reliever. The last few years that I've flown I also went either first or business class....it's much smoother and they treat you better. I realize that's not doable for everyone but the additional cost was worth it to me.
One thing that I found to be stressful over the years is going through security when traveling alone. I always take most jewelry off and put it in a spot in my carry on easy to find.
Try not to wear any metal if you can ( I do wear an underwire bra) because that might trigger them to scan you more...all while your things are going through the security system. I try to go through the same time my bag is going through.
Make sure nothing is in your pockets. My brother forgot to take his wallet and phone out of his pocket and they made him put them in a bin....these items should be securely placed in your bag.
He almost lost his phone because it didn't come through with his other items. He kept asking them and they finally found it. Don't let this happen to you.
@haddon9 thank you for the additional information! 1) So you can't keep on your jewelry while going through security? I can put my jewelry like in a little case or bag and just keep it in my carry on? (It won't be a lot.)
2) All I wear are underwire bras. Does that usually trigger the scanner? Do I just tell them that's what it is, or do I just stand there and let them scan me?
3) So it sounds like I would need to take my liquids bag out of my carry-on to put in the tray, and I also need to put my phone in the tray? Do my glasses need to be taken off and put in the tray? I know I need to put the actual bags in the tray(s) but have no clue what needs to be removed from them to be scanned.
@Ainhisg
1) Let's just say that some of the scanners that you go through are more sensitive than others. I was getting stopped a lot for an extra scan so I decided to not wear my jewelry. I put it in a small ziplock bag in my personal items bag.
2) I always wear an underwire bra and this has not caused any problems.
3) As far as the liquids bag, I really don't remember since I have been doing precheck for several years. As others have mentioned, put everything in your plastic bag near the top for easy access if you do have to take it out.
That and a laptop, tablet, e-reader (but I don't remember now) would be the only things that you need to take out. It also depends on the airport. I usually fly out of Philly and they have the nastiest TSA agents in my opinion....even worse than Newark.
You do not have to take out your phone!....thank goodness! To me your phone and wallet are lifelines....it's hard to do much without them. Just bury them down into a pocket of your personal items bag and check once you go through security to make sure all is well.
I wear glasses and you can leave yours on. Do not put your phone in the bin just lying there! That's how my brother almost lost his. Instead put it in a pocket of your personal items bag.
Getting through security is the worst part.
When you purchased your ticket did you opt for a lower boarding number ? Depending on the airline you can purchase some perks which may or may not be worth it to you. I ask because that can make a difference if you get to board sooner vs later since lots of people will use up the overhead space and you might have to go back several rows to store your bag. (this happened to me)....or they will make you check it ( will not cost you) if there is not enough room overhead.
For your personal items bag, you can store it under the seat in front of you. If you have a carry on in addition, it will have to be stored overheard.
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