TSA Warning – Do Not Wear or You Might Not Fly

(KMDL-FM) Over the next several days, there will be two kinds of people in our country. There will be one group of people who are frustrated, mad, angry, inconvenienced, and stressed to the max. The other group will not be traveling through an airport. And now, TSA, the Transportation Security Administration, is giving us one more reason to have a "fear of flying."

Actually, as far as I am concerned, TSA does the opposite; they make me feel safer when I fly. Granted, there is a bit of an inconvenience sometimes, but I'd rather stand in a security line for a few extra minutes than wonder if the guy in the seat next to me is about to light his shoe and cause a problem.

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Now, if we are being very truthful with ourselves about how long it takes to get through security at the airport, we know the problem is us. Yeah, if people just knew the process and the drill, getting bags screened and walking through a metal detector shouldn't take that much time.

Why Is TSA Discouraging Certain Holiday Clothing for Air Travelers?

The last thing any of us wants or needs during holiday travel is extra time spent in security, and that is why TSA is issuing an urgent plea that holiday travelers leave their sparkling holiday sweaters and jackets in their bags when they go through the security checkpoint.

Now you know, don't wear the sparkles on the outside, at least while going through a TSA Security Checkpoint.

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One other tidbit for the fellows, if you're wearing a baggy jacket or hoodie to the airport, you'll probably need to peel that off before you walk through the scanner. TSA screeners are not fans of baggy clothing for obvious reasons.

What Does TSA Say About Packing Wrapped Gifts in Carry-On Bags?

Many of you might be transporting wrapped gifts in your carry-on bags or checked luggage. We know you want to keep those items a secret until Christmas Day, but the fact of the matter is this. If a package sets off an alarm on a TSA screening computer, the package will have to be opened and inspected.

One helpful hint from the TSA Agent in the video is this: if you must travel with gifts in your luggage, use gift bags or gift boxes. This way, the packages can be easily opened without damaging the contents or the "presentation". This way, your package stays perfect for Christmas, and we can all fly safely to our destination.