Flying to your destination? These 10 tips will help you get through
airport security faster.

1. Carry a bag on wheels.

The stores sell great carry-on bags with wheels and pop-up handles.
You can store all of your personal items and electronics in one place
so your hands will be free. If you are organized, you will travel more
comfortably and more quickly.

2. Print your boarding pass in advance.

If you do not have any luggage to check, you can generally proceed
straight to security with your boarding pass.

3. Check your Toiletries.

It is best to pack your toiletries in your checked baggage. If you
have to take them in your carry-on, make sure they comply with
aviation standards regarding size and packaging before you get to the
airport.

4. Toss your drinks.

You cannot bring any drinks through security, so check your bags for
water bottles, drinks, or other liquids and throw them away before you
get to security. If you want to buy a drink at the airport, wait until
you have passed security to get it.

5. Carry your ID and boarding pass.

After check-in, have these items in-hand to show to the officers at
security so you don’t have to waste time digging through your bag.

6. Remove your laptop.

You have to pass your laptop through the x-ray machine without the
case, in a separate bin from the rest of your things, so have your
laptop (and other electronics) easily accessible.  Take your laptop
out of the case while you are waiting in line so you can put it right
into the bin.

7. Wear Slip-on shoes.

Airports require that you take off your shoes when you go through
security, so wearing sandals or ballet style shoes will make the
process faster. Take off your shoes while you are waiting in line and
toss them in the bin.

8. Pack your belt.

Unless your pants are going to fall down, pack your belt in your
luggage so you don’t have to take it on and off for the metal
detector.

9. Empty you pockets.

Put all of your personal items in your carry-on bag before you get to
the airport. That includes cell phone, keys, and coins. Then, check
your pockets again while you are in line for security and empty the
contents into a bin.

10. Remove your Jacket.

You probably will not be allowed to pass through the metal detector
with a jacket or sweater, so place it on the conveyer belt with the
rest of your things.