U. S. State Department Travel Advisories

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Tips For Travel Under Increased Security

Upon Arrival at Airport:

Leave no vehicle or baggage unattended. Aircraft security will be completing thorough sweeps of airport properties.  Expect to see an increased presence of law enforcement personnel outside and inside the terminal building. Proceed inside the terminal with luggage. Curbside check-in and off-airport checked baggage options are unavailable. E- Ticket customers without luggage may check in at an E-Service Center. E- Ticket and paper ticket customers with luggage to check may proceed to the ticket counter. Maintain baggage receipts for verification at destination.

At the Security Checkpoint:

Access beyond security restricted to passengers and employees only.  Have ticket paperwork available, along with ID.  Prepare to empty pockets of coins, metals, etc.  Prepare to demonstrate operation of electric equipment such as laptops, cell phones, etc. Be Patient.  Do not make jokes about security.  Comply with all security instructions.  Expect increased passenger  and baggage security screening. Wand checks and full-body hand searches may be expected.

At the Gate:

Leave no baggage unattended. Maintain sense of awareness.  Expect to see law enforcement personnel along and dogs. Keep ticket paperwork and identification available. Expect to see teams of individuals board the aircraft before the general passenger boarding in order to sweep the aircraft as an added security precaution.  These individuals may board the     aircraft from inside the terminal building, or may enter and exit via jet bridge stairs. Pay attention to announcements. Board aircraft as directed by gate agents. Do not wait till the last minute to board the aircraft.

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