Prepare for TSA screening
Have your ID, itinerary, and electronics near the top of your bag so agents can check each item quickly. Answer routine questions calmly—screening is a safety check, not a confrontation.
The first and last mile can set the tone for a whole trip. Review these airport prep steps, coordinate shuttle transfers, and leave your home secure so you can enjoy the journey instead of sprinting through terminals.
Use AirportShuttles.com to reserve rides in advance and keep these reminders on your phone before you pack.
At the security line
3 helpful habits before you reach the checkpoint
Organize carry-ons
Separate liquids, laptops, and other electronics in case TSA asks you to remove them. Label any medically necessary equipment and keep prescriptions handy.
Expect property checks
Security agents may open pockets and inspect luggage. Keep shoes, belts, and loose items easily accessible to move through the line faster.
Home & documents
Protect your home, luggage, and paperwork
Hold mail and deliveries
Ask the post office to hold mail and pause newspapers so your home doesn’t signal that you’re away. A trusted neighbor can also collect packages or documents.
Leave copies of documents
Email yourself passports, driver’s licenses, travel insurance, and itineraries. Store a printed copy in your luggage in case something gets lost.
Label luggage inside and out
Put contact information where bags can’t lose it—inside pockets or stitched tags—plus a meeting address in case something detaches from the handle.
Bring health records & ID
Pack insurance cards, vaccination records, and medication instructions. Keep a photo of your flights and hotel confirmations for quick reference.
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