Millions of people will be traveling during this holiday season. Many of them will be traveling by air. Some of those people will be bringing with them gifts and food for family and friends. So what is the easiest way to get through airport security with gifts and food items?
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offers a few tips on traveling with food or gifts on its website. www.tsa.gov. Often people will be carrying with them gifts which they have already wrapped. TSA does not prohibit wrapped gifts. However, the security officers may unwrap the gift if it sets off an alarm or looks suspicious. If you are traveling with gifts, leave them unwrapped and bring with you separately wrapping paper, ribbons, bows etc. which you can use to wrap the present after you reach your destination. It's a simple tip but it saves time and trouble.
Many people like to bring food items either as gifts or to use in preparing holiday dinners at their destination. The TSA has compiled a list of such items which it suggests should be placed in your checked bag, shipped ahead of time or left at home if in excess of the permitted 3.4 ounces. These include cranberry sauce, cheese dips, jams, jellies and gift baskets containing such items.
Happy Holidays!
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