AVOID These TSA Line MISTAKES (9 Must-Know Airport Security Tips)
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0:00 Don’t Make These TSA Airport Security Mistakes
0:46 TSA Mistake #1: Not Knowing the Rules
2:00 TSA Mistake #2: TSA Liquid Rules
3:33 TSA Mistake #3: Not Having a Plan
4:21 TSA Mistake #4: Wearing Difficult Clothing or Shoes
5:09 TSA Mistake #5: Not Enough Time
6:40 TSA Mistake #6: Not Keeping an Eye on Your Belongings
7:08 TSA Mistake #7: Not Emptying Your Water Bottle
7:40 TSA Mistake #8: TSA Rules for Children
9:12 TSA Mistake #9: Letting TSA Ruin Your Day
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What I “LOVE” is when TSA tells you to keep an eye on your belongings, but then before your stuff goes through the scanner, they are ushering you through the body scanner, where you loose track of your personal stuff!
So they can pilfer and steal it
Travelling all over the world and the TSA has always been the worst!
So stressful, you literally cannot always see your items. And then if you cannot go through the scanner you have to ask for an opt-out (pat down) and they have to go get another person... certainly anxiety provoking. I'm trying to make my items as ugly and as unattractive as possible so no one will want them and won't mistakenly grab them. 😂
Or your property goes through before I do!
That last point is excellent: don't let a few not so good moments ruin the rest of your trip. Before you leave, try to pack correctly, get to airport early and once you're on the other side of TSA......enjoy!!!!
Twenty nine years working for an airline and I know less today than when I first started. Happy travels.
I just had the best TSA experience. I had to fly the day after my backpack was stolen with no ID. It took a little longer but I was so grateful to be told, “you’re free to go.”
Tip #10 -- when you have an artificial hip you will always set off the metal detectors. So opt to go through the body scanner or be prepared for a pat down every time you fly.
My husband never set it off. It was wierd.
I do agree with everything you said. However there is one small caveat that you didn’t mention with regard to 3-1-1 liquids. It does not apply to medical stuff like medication or distilled water for cpap machines. You still have to remove them from your bag and explain what it’s for. They will have to scan it and it does take a few extra minutes but large airports are quite familiar with all these items so it’s usually not a big deal. Also if you have that much toiletry items better to put it in your checked bag so you don’t have to deal with TSA.
Great advice! I’ve been traveling for many years and I agree with you. Keep a positive attitude and just make the best of it.
Thank you. Heading to Iceland this summer and haven’t flown for 12 years. All good to know.
I focus on the first drink I'm going to have once I get through! 🍷🤣
INCREDIBLY valuable for someone like me. Thanks so much!
Flying home in May from Phoenix. I have a lot of M&Ms in my handluggage. The agent asked me, "why do many"
Me: "we don't have this flavours in Austria, they are for me and my friends"
He smilied - everything was okay.
how bout non of their fuk business
Thanks for your video.
2:00 In metric/SI units: 3.4 US fluid ounces, about 100 mL or 0.1 litre; 1 US quart, almost 1 litre.
In Australia, there used to be a rule about liquid in pressure cans which includes shaving cream, my brother suggested shaving oil. Only thig is shaving oil is unpleasent to use as it doesn’t readily wash off.
In Australia, our airport security seem to look to the TSA for inspiration. Even on domestic flights. There are probably training videos.
I’ve always found it interesting to watch as I wait the process. I wore easy slip on shoes. I watched a guy remove one lace up boot and slam it on the TSA table then the same procedure with the other boot. He was upset to the point that four TSA agents handled him through a much harsher process. I smile, answer the questions and thank them for checking.
Thank you for sharing! Great tips 😊
Obsessed with your guys channel! Thanks for all the info
Great and smooth info. Thank you
Very helpful video, thanks for this. Havent flown in for so long. My global entry interview is in a couple months and then my first international trip in November. So excited!
I always appreciate your common sense advice. ✅
Another excellent video. Just an addition to the "ask TSA" portion. I have done this a few times on messenger. Each time I received a response within a half hour.
I was confused and texted "asktsa" um yeah you need to type in the number, oops. Once I did that they were very responsive. I ever typed HELP to get a live person to answer my question which was great.
I wear hiking boots along when I travel but to get through because I usually hike on my trips. To make it easy to get through TSA, I don't lace them up the whole way so I can just slip them on and off.
Both SEATAC airport and MSP (Terminal 2) have free TSA appointments. It costs nothing to go online and schedule an appointed time window for your TSA screening. You get a QR code to download and show when you get to the airport.
Arrive at the security checkpoint, show them your QR code and get shunted to the front of TSA lines. Your window of time is up to 15 minutes before through 15 minutes after the time you scheduled.
SEATAC calls it's program "Sea Spot Saver".
MSP(Terminal 2) calls it "MSP Reserve".
I'm guessing other airports may have similar programs.
great information Thanks
I have not had to remove my shoes for a few years. Each airport is slightly different. Some require belts to be removed, some don't. Some TSA agents are notorious for making up rules that are false. So be sure to check the TSA list in advance, and be able to quote it to the agent if challenged. Also, I have packed my liquids into a gallon bag and have never been challenged. If you have liquid medication, be sure to carry a copy of the prescription. You will be let through with it, although you may be challenged. As far as the line is concerned, sorry families, but I always avoid a line with a lot of kids in it. They are notoriously slow. As far as water is concerned, I've heard that frozen ice in a bottle is allowable. You just have to empty out the accumulated liquid before going through security. I've never tried it as I usually carry an empty and fill it on the other side. You will also have to watch out when purchasing duty free booze. If you have a connecting flight and have to go back through security, they will confiscate it. You need to repack it in checked bags at the transfer point.
Thxs for ur help
Great overview. I nearly always get wiped for explosive residue😮 and got jacked up at Boston when I forgot my passport was in my back pocket (full body scanner)...taken to the “room” and everything short of a cavity search!😂 Good times.🎉
My hubby considers me a dork but I avoid the hassle of getting things out to put into the bin by having a fold up bag and putting all those items like laptop, etc into that one bag just before we get to the airport (or after we park if I have procrastinated). It is so much easier for me to deal with the TSA check if I don’t have to fumble through things to get them out and after going through screening, throw it all back in my bag and organize it once I am at the gate waiting to depart.
Mentioning liquids- Coming back from France I got dinged because I packed a big tub of shaving cream I'd bought. It was 6.3 oz and was a thick cream. they had to throw it away because it counted as a liquid and was over the 3.4 oz rule.
It's best to pack those things in your checked bag if you're taking one.
I fly about once every 3-5 years. Still hate it. I miss pre-911 days. Now I travel more by train than plane. NO TSA! NO SHOWING UP 2-3 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE!
I wish rail in the USA was as great as it is in Europe. I’d take way more trains.
I used to fly every week. Not my favorite time of life. Much of it depended upon which airport I flew out of. Strangely, La Guardia was good, but Philly was a nightmare.
Your baby is so cute!! I just wanted to put it out there that at some airports you can't choose your security line. I can speak for YYZ (home airport), that they tend to direct you to a line. IIRC, I had a similar experience in MUC. Also, some loyalty programs (like Aeroplan) have status perks like priority security.
Isn't she though??? You are so right - we've encountered similar situations. Great point to add.
The most frustrating part is different airports doing it differently. The 1qt liquid bag used to have to come out all the time. Been told multiple times to not take them out over the last year or so, then a couple different agents said to take them out.
With the new 3D x-ray everything stays in your bags (electronics, 3-1-1 compliant liquids, etc…). With the old 2D x-rays everything still comes out. Once all airports are using 3D technology then the rules should be the same.
I agree with the inconsistency. Depending on the airport tsa has different rules, even for pre ck folks. Sometimes the belt is on, other off, same with a watch. Sometimes ipad or phone is out of bag, other times i am told to keep it in. Imo, the rules everywhere should be same and this will speed up lines, make both travelers and tsa folks happier.
What you have to do (or don’t have to do) might depend on what type of technology they’re using. My local airport has the new 3D x-rays so everything stays in my bag now. Some airports still have the old 2D x-rays so everything still comes out. I take my belt off no matter if they tell me to keep it on. I’ve never had a groin patdown. I’ve seen many people alarm on their groin that still had their belt on. My local airport also uses canines for screening during peak hours. This allows us to keep shoes on unless there’s enough metal to set off the metal detector. Also if something was flagged in my bag last time, I will take it out the next time just in case if I’m still carrying it. That way they don’t have to rummage all through my bag.
If you had the mindset of a nefarious individual, an experience that was the same across the board would be optimal. Just sayin’.
TSA PreCheck is only open to US citizens, US nationals and lawful permanent residents. Internationals can apply for Global Entry (with complete background check) - when approved, then TSA PreCheck is also possible.
What irks me is in the new Newark Terminal A they have advanced scanners and they tell you not to take out your electronics cause they can handle it, but inevitably my three laptops and two tablets is too much and it gets bumped for extra screening. If I try and take them out for another bin to head off the problem they yell at me and tell me not to. It was never a problem before the change, I knew the rules had it all set to go for different bins in seconds. But now I get held up by their insistence on something I know creates a problem for them.
Forecasting lead Time by length of lineup does not equate: efficiency of agent is the parameter.
I could use some advice. I have TSA Pre-check, which makes things smoother for US TSA but when I'm in a foreign country or going through regular TSA, I'm often subjected to the pat down as the X-ray scanners are flagging me. I have no medical devices in me, I try to wear clothing with non metallic items and remove stuff from my pockets before going through the scanner. For me, the issue is my bags being unattended longer while I'm subjected to the pat down when nothing has ever been found to justify the pat down. How do I protect my belongings from theft when I'm subjected to this? Again, I have TSA pre-check but that is not the case in a foreign country. Thank you.
Ground coffee- it's considered a powder and restricted to a small amount - i learned the hard way. Bring home coffee beans instead. They make a fresher cup anyway!
did they confiscate the coffee?
@@Elleisrighthere they were nice about it and left it on condition that I check the bag- no carry on.
If you have a joint replacement be quiet about it but expect to be chastised regardless. If you tell them you’ll get extra screening. You might slip through the screening unscathed and the joint won’t be detected. You might have the joint detected and have to go through the hands up scanner and get the pat down. It’s random if your joint will get sensed by the equipment and they will treat you like a felon if it is. I’ve had mixed results all over the world and you will, too.
I’ve always told them I have metal. I’ve never been treated badly because of it. Yes, I do get an hand wand but I’d rather be up front than not.
Exceptions to the liquids restriction apply for first aid kits, which still need to comply with the 100ml rule but aren't required to fit into a 1L bag. It's odd that I've never had to consolidate all my liquids into one bag, except for at Heathrow this year.
Also, if you carry your deceased loved one's ashes, they do require a special screening of those for explosives. They do not open the container, but it could be a huge emotional issue if you're not aware.
At check-in for a flight from London to Chicago, the London security disallowed a mother breast milk that was frozen but thawing. It’s best to triple check individual airport security regulations. The poor Mom was in tears and almost missed her flight.
I would have cried too as a nursing mother!
Tip I heard from another very experienced flyer - do not get in the line that has the most or lots of TSA agents working there. You'd think that means more help for faster processing but what it may really mean is there are trainees there and that is not going to make things faster!
This time of year - please take note ... snow globes. You cannot take snow globes on board and you will have to abandon/throw them away.
Great video! Not sure that all security all over the world will allow an empty water bottle. Thanks
Global Entry / TSA Precheck sounds great, but I applied in June and am STILL waiting for my conditional approval to schedule my interview in December.
It was an expected 3 month wait when I applied, but it’s estimated to be an 11 month wait now.
That being said, great video and tips, as always.
which did you apply for??? I've heard Global Entry gets CRAAAAAZY backed up.
@@awaytogetherGlobal Entry (which as you know, includes TSA Precheck).
Truthfully, if I had to do it over again, I’d just apply for TSA Precheck.
The MPC app served me well enough upon entry that I didn’t have a long wait at all.
I’m just glad the cost was covered by my credit card and I’m not actually out any money while I’m waiting this long.
I rarely fly in the USA as just to Seattle SEATAC for my international flight to Asia on foreign airline. So TSA pre check is useless. Pre check is only for state side. I do not return to states often. Be aware SEATAC there gangs stealing luggage from the carousel especially when returning from international flights and waiting on customs. Seattle major and city council have defunded police you will not get a response on baggage theft as they consider it is reparations.
@@danielpearson4972I rarely fly in the US also, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call it useless. It does expedite the security process and having it is much more useful than waiting an interminable time for Global Entry to come through.
That’s a shame about SEATAC, but not unexpected. I’m fortunate enough to be able to travel with just my carry on, too bad they won’t protect those who need to check a bag.
the way i see it is tsa is there to keep us safe
some of your vids and a few others in the right side bar of YT say "....in 2024" but the time stamp says 2 or 4 years old...unless the issues are still current. Curious.
6:25 - There's an important distinction between travel credit cards giving your TSAPre/Global Entry/Clear/etc membership as a perk (as implied in the video) vs said credit card giving you a statement credit for using your card to pay for the application fee. There is an application/interview process in order to be enrolled into these programs, so it's not as easy as just having the right credit card; the benefit is (if approved) you get TSA Pre for basically free.
Very right. Still have to apply for whichever program, interview, and be approved.
Guess I'm an optimist. I've made several trips half-way around the world and never had difficulties with the TSA.
is it a good idea to put your phone/wallet/passport etc in your jacket and put that jacket in your carryon bag to go thru the scanner ?
You can pass tsa with water, if this watter is for medical use aka cpap
Also… although they will allow it through, if you bring any significant amount of powder such as, oh, say for example, cornmeal which is specialty ground in small batches as a souvenir home from your travels, it WILL set them off to pull you out of line to be certain you are just a crazy baker and not up to anything more nefarious. Yes, I speak from experience 😂
Hahaha I used to label my little baggies of whey protein powder for this exact reason.
If you had powdered medications keep them in their original packaging with labels and have a copy of the prescription, too. TSA usually doesn’t care but you never know
Had a bad TSA experience today, at Detroit TSA doesn't open until 8am so we had to wait 10 minutes on the planes before we could get off. Once we got off, we cleared customs without an issue.
We were still in the secure area of the Detroit airport and had to clear TSA security, why? It was an overseas returning flight, but the procedures were the same in the other country (Korea). The TSA clowns on duty were rude and clueless not to mention one of the scanner machines malfunctioned or the person running it wasn't up to speed. The clown running the body scanner would up patting down most of the males coming through. Everyone was getting pissed at these unprofessional clowns. It was all I could do to keep from going off on the fools. Of course that just plays into their hands and then they really F with you, because they can.
for the liquids. bring it frozen if u can. as long as it is frozen it is in a solid state and will be let through. ask about it
Do you take your camera gear out?
Yeah, your suggestions are helpful, but I have to say US TSA are the rudest and most unhelpful (and probably least effective) airport security on the planet. Plus the things they usually yell at you for are things that are done differently in other security check areas (sometimes even at the same airport).- For example, placing items in the tray; some want different items in the tray, one wants a carry-on in a tray, others want it loaded on the rollers separately, and so on. If there are no trays and you look around and ask for one they get angry. What is with the US TSA?
I've travelled internationally and have never run across the level of dysfunctional attitude they regularly display. Often overseas countries use much better technology that simplifies the process and are consistently professional in the way they work. TSA seem to assume you should know every detail of how their process works and bark at you as their first response. They seem to get particular enjoyment in bullying people who are elderly, a bit deaf, a bit slower to move, shuffling because of pain when walking, etc. Don't any of these people have grandparents?
Then there is the unprofessional behaviour, like marching up and down lines yelling how we have to accommodate their needs, and this is their busiest time of the day and so on. It's as if they have been programmed to believe that acting and whining like that will engender respect from people. I've been in emergency management work for much of my life and their operating procedures do not seem to be tuned to controlling the genuine risks they were created to manage. It seems only designed to irritate people, not deter aviation security risks.
Strangely I don't feel angry with them as individuals, but with their organisational doctrine and culture. Their behaviour indicates a poor job environment. Knowing how bad the conditions are for flight and cabin crew in the USA (yet they still conduct themselves professionally and courteously), the TSA must be a seriously toxic workplace. I wonder what their turnover rate is like.
I understand your point, but I've run into rude foreign agents as well. Turkey stands out as an example. I do agree that there is a lack of consistency in what you have to put into the tray. The little sign that they post is useless. Each airport is slightly different.
I also understand your point but I've also ran into rude foreign agents. I was just yelled at in Rome because I placed my carry-on directly on the rollers instead of a tray!
Singapore airport too. Staffs is annoying
They’re training new security staff at Melbourne airport (Tullamarine) - made life miserable for a family whose son had an attached medical device. I’ve never had an issue in decades of travel but when a new bloke (trainer beside him) was being rough with a zipper I asked politely if he could leave that for me to do (he was about to run the zipper over $1200 of knitwear- don’t judge me 😊). He went silent, put the bag out of reach, wouldn’t tell me what he wanted done next. The queue was held up. He vaguely indicated the screening arch but when I walked towards it another security guy said no don’t go back through. I should have reported it. He wasn’t up to the job. And his trainer wasn’t either. Another one was particularly worried about my small flat disc earrings which scanned ok. They all seem very new and lacking some common sense bless them.
"What is with the US TSA?"
We send our worst people (well...worst people outside of prison/jail) to work in the TSA.
07.20. Indian airports allow water. But Kuala Lumpur international airport did not. Had to loose my favorite water bottle as there is no way to drain it.
Contacts (for vision) do not count towards the ziplock liquids bag! I traveled with daily contacts for over a year through many countries, contacts never needed to be with my liquids ziplock.
can we travel with Wax Pen or Vapes?
Where I can put my passport and credit card, please ???
Almost lost my wallet at Manchester airport because I was too preoccupied with my laptop n coat. Don’t wear too much and be vigilant with your belongings!
I found a man’s wallet at the departures entrance . It was on the road when I got out of the taxi.
It was so thick full of things I felt sick right away as I’ve lost a wallet before.
I went immediately to the airport security to turn it in . I heard them call the man on the PA system right away too. That felt good
@jacobuszwanenburg1629 you're a good person
May I inquire for International Arrival passenger with Duty Free Alcohol and Tobacco in a Tampered Free Sealed Bag having an immediate connection from same Airport but a different Domestic Terminal? Must I place my Tampered Free Sealed Duty Free items into my Checked In Luggage or I can still carry along going through another TSA Check either at Arrival Hall without leaving the restricted arrival area? What if I need to go for cigarette smoking (with ample transit layover duration given) out of the airport open smoking area and later re-enter from Departure Hall Main Entrance with TSA Check process with my International Arrival Tampered Free Duty-Free Bag?
Unfortunately, when you are connecting from an international flight to a US domestic flight, you would have to collect your checked baggage and go through customs with it. There is usually an expedited way of rechecking your baggage with the airline but be mindful that you are no longer in the secured areas so I would be prepared to place the duty free items into your checked bag after you've collected them because they WILL be confiscated from TSA if they don't comply with the TSA liquid rule. I flew from Portugal to Los Angeles with a collection in JFK (NYC) and while on the plane, I realized that the liquid soap I purchased from Portugal would not pass TSA. I was panicking but thankfully I remembered that I can place it into my checked bag before I rechecked it with Delta in NYC.
When going through TSA I have a laptop in carry-on and a tablet in personal idem and kindle then my cell phone and liquids bag the a light jacket with many pockets then the carry-on also personal idem bag. Do have to place each idem in different bins in other wards 7 bins. Help
In general you will place the laptop in its own bin, the personal carry on in its own, then your tablet, shoes and phone can go together. The TSA person will guide you. I think it’s more important to sandwich the smaller item bins between your big carry on and your personal item bin. If you are wearing a jacket with pockets, put all of your smaller items such as phone, watch, etc in the pockets then put the jacket in a bin. Easier to just pick up your jacket and have it all together out of eye sight.
You spoke about strollers but what about elderly who have walkers or wheelchairs
This video is very helpful. We haven't flown in many years. So that we don't lose my husbands coins from his pocket, our phones, watch, etc. are we able to put those loose items in a ziploc bag and then put the bag in the gray bin? Thanks!
Ziploc bag is one option. Personallu, I usually have a jacket with lots of zippered pockets. Since I have to take the jacket off anyways, I put small items, like coins, in the pockets so they don't sit loose in the bins.
This isn't just a TSA thing, but Global! Funny story, I was in El Dorado Airport (BOG) flying home. Forgetting there was a water bottle in my 5.11 gear bag, the xray found it in a hurry, and the officer pointed to the pocket. The look on my face was "Holy Crap. I totally forgot. I'm soo sorry!!" Officer was friendly and tossed the water bottle to the side.
Point: TSA is US, but restrictions may be Global. Pay attention to the rules.
Can I bring an empty stainless steel tumbler in my checked bag?
Does the cpap machine need to be taken out of bag?
Yes, because it is an electronic device.
Not always. I carry mine I a backpack and the only airport issue was st Heathrow
I have what I call Airport Anxiety and so I overthink things. I do my best to do the 2 hours ahead of time. I'd rather be sitting there for a long time at the gate than have an anxiety attack over being late.
TSA Precheck is now $78 CLEAR is $189
If all airports are like helsinki airport! Nowadays safety systems, everything very much easier! Go to try, then u know! Laptops , mobile and liquids can be in yours bags.
Don’t put your wires and chargers up against food. Can give the x-operator a fright, as it looks like something else.
I don't want the radiation of the full body scanner, Can I still opt out and get a pat down instead?
No ,stay at home
You are silly. You get more radiation from the flight itself self than from the scanner. You get more radiation from home appliances, your computer, the sun. I could go on and on. Look it up before you let us know you’re silly.
Just flew out of JFK with TSA preck and set off the sensors. Had to take off belt, boots with zipper, jewelry!😢
TSA *can*ruin your whole day - specifically with policies requiring touching of sensitive areas that should instead allow you to just go through the scanners again.
Get a travel vest! With great zippered pockets
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If you can choose between tight and loose-fitting underwear, choose tight. The millimeter wave body scanners can hit on the voids loose undies create.
I’ve never seen anyone take their passport through the scanner. I asked the TSA person putting my bag through, if I could take it with me, and they said no.
Is removing shoes at TSA an American thing. I have never had to remove shoes from UK to Australia.
Q. Where do you place your car keys?
I place mine in my personal item bag and keep it there for the duration of my trip. The one time I moved my keys to a different location during my trip, I ended up checking my keys in my check bag and had to practically unpack my checked bag before I could locate my keys to open my apartment door (thankfully, my checked bag wasn't lost as that would have been a disaster). Definitely stressful. Be consistent where you keep your keys.
Hahaha very important! Thanks for reminding me! I had to book a hotel night because I couldn’t find my keys arriving home. Too tired
I've been traveling in and out of airport for the last 10 years almost every week, I have never put toiletries into a clear bag. I have never been stop by TSA agent, never once for my toiletries liquid.
My wife is usually fastidious about the clear bags for fluids, but in twenty years has forgotten a couple of times. Each time she was pulled up by TSA at the scanner for not showing them.
I always hv to get my liquids out from my bag. Plus need to pay 1€. But in malaysia, it free
Same as you, just respect the rule of how much liquid you can carry
Always frustrating
LAX made me check my personal item because of a snow globe I bought at the San Diego zoo. Crazy stuff. I've heard the liquids rule is being thrown out within the year though.
Snow globes are a no-no. Hopefully you are correct about the liquids rule. Some foreign airports have already done away with it.
So, by throwing it out you can bring more than what can fit in a quart size bag or just use a larger or more bags?
@@rosdos100 The quart rule is BS. I've never been challenged by bringing a gallon size through TSA. But I'm prepared in case this happens. Just sayin'.
@@paulkoza8652 for real? lol. I don't have a gallon size but it's def bigger than a quart.
I have TSA precheck. I had on my Columbia jacket and they made me take it off right before going through the detector. I thought you could keep your jacket on. There was no flow of the lines at the airport I was flying to and from. It was very frustrating for the precheck line. This TSA mess needs to be revamped. The worst part of traveling is TSA.
It’s TSA, results vary.
Wrong. It is just part of the problem. The worst part is US airlines and their stupid policies and how they are gouging the traveling public.
How do I keep TSA from stealing money and credit cards out of my carry-on?
You don't. Put your money and credit cards in a zippered jacket pocket or fanny pack.
@@MrVenona Then how do I keep them from stealing from that? Can't wear the jacket or fanny pack through the metal detector.
I push my wallet and extra money envelope down the side to the very bottom of my backpack with everything on top of it. They may see it on the X-ray but can't get to it unnoticed. After I get through the line I have to juggle stuff around to pull it from the bottom of my backpack but worth the trouble.
@@dananorris6242 THANKS! Sounds like a plan. I worry WAY more about TSA stealing from me than other passengers stealing from me!
@@dananorris6242 Could you theoretically put your phone, wallet, watch, and things like that all in your personal item bag and not have to take them out if they are there to begin with and not on you like in your pockets?
Loved to travel to Europe every summer . Post pandemic ,I don’t want to be near an airport on a horrible “American” airline and mean ass TSA agents screaming at people like we are animals . I’ve had it and it makes me sad because I used to love to travel.
TSA agents need more training . This happen to me . They dont know what a Marriage Lic look like . Why wife is Filipino they gave her a hard time at TSA Line. They have to know what the Green Card is and look like
The information is great, but the music overlay on your videos is horrible!!!!
TSA tried to steal my laptop until I yelled at them to put it back. I'd say, don't assume the TSA won't act legally. Also, there was a big gold heist at Pearson that probably involved security personnel.
Wow sorry that happened! Holy cow, tell me more about the gold heist?!?
I was going to say "Who doesn't know this?". Then I remembered I have traveled..
People with water bottles are the worse, lost a lot of time some weeks ago at Miami airport, a family didn't know what to do with the liquids in their bottles, they even had more water bottles in their bags, where they were going, the sahara? Hahaha
"Eyeliner" is a no no for a personal item in your personal item bag??? I have a word for that but will just zip it!!!
If it's considered a liquid, place it into your 3-1-1 bag. I do this with my lipsticks.
I have TSA pre check and my best advice after travelling all over the freaking world is to put liquids in one removable bag in your backpack and then put phone in a separate bin; everything else; f uck it and just search me. Flying used to be fun and this is a Completetely unnecessary layer of government. Deodorant is considered a freaking liquid. So, if it could be a liquid, it's a liquid. Some countries, such as Columbia, do not allow you any carry-on liquids like water that you have bought in the airport. When you get off the plane and you need to go through immigration...truck it and get there like your life depends on it because you will be waiting in the immigration line to wait to get back into the USA forever and a day and the people at immigration are straight out A Holes ...they will order you around like a criminal. They order you up to take your pic and I winked/smiled, and the officer stifled his laugh and told me to move on and go along.
It's been 23 years since 911. Travels should be ashamed of themselves if they don't know any of this after all this time and all the warnings.
I don't fly anymore cause of tsa, the tight airplane seats, rude people. I would rather drive or take a train trip.
Yep everything you say works. I take a pair of tennis socks to wear instead of shoes if I have to remove them, they work for slippers in the hotel too. That let piece of advice is key. TSA is doing their job, be courteous a nd move on. That rare TSA agent that is a jerk does not deserve your investment of emotion, just be a robot until you are through the line.
TSA was a waste for me as an International traveler. There is no TSA in Asia plus I always fly out of SFO which also does not have TSA
How does SFO not have TSA??
I went through Gatwick two years ago and the security guards were very helpful but kept politely shouting to ensure all liquids in a clear plastic bag (something like that).......all the women got it wrong and all their expensive make up..........was removed....😂
more than half the issues are not caused by TSA, it is people that do not follow the rules, and show up way to late.