 ravel to Hawaii Reviewed is a proud partner with the Transportation Security Administration's
(TSA), offering comprehensive travel security information to you. Here,
you'll find everything about new airport security measures. The more
you know about these new security measures, the speedier the process,
with the ultimate goal of even safer skies for the air-traveling public.
The Prepare for Takeoff Campaign
The Prepare for Takeoff campaign reflects TSA's commitment to providing world-class security
and customer service. TSA's goal is to supply the traveling public with
information that will not only help to ensure security, but will make
air travel more efficient and less stressful for all.
Everyone
needs to play an active role in contributing to air travel security.
Together, airlines, airports, travel agents, government officials and the traveling public can contribute to making air travel safer, more secure and efficient.
Air Travel in the United States
It
has never been safer. Along with the new security measures taking place
across the country, TSA continues to improve and refine our processes
in order to provide customers with a high level of customer service.
The
tips and informative materials found below will ensure a brief, yet
thorough security experience at any of the 429 airports serviced by TSA.
- Key Travel Tips — A must read for anyone traveling by air (see below). Prepare For Takeoff — Preparations you can make before you arrive at the airport. Wait Times — Helpful information on wait times at security checkpoints. Prohibited Items — You could be surprised at the items, which are prohibited onboard an aircraft... or allowed on an aircraft. Transporting Special Items — Some helpful information that explains the security screening procedures as they may apply to unique items. Traveling with Children — Everything you need to consider when traveling with children.
Special Considerations — Covers numerous topics such as film, pets, religious/cultural needs, sporting equipment, etc. Persons with Disabilities & Medical Conditions — This area is extensive. TSA has partnered with key groups in this area and has trained the screener workforce appropriately. Security Awareness — Learn what to look for, what to do.
- FAQs — Answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions.
Together, TSA, our stakeholder partners and you can make a difference.
Key Air Travel Tips
Following these air travel tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.
Before the Airport:
- Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. Read the Permitted and Prohibited such as jewelry, cash, laptop computers and cash in carry-on baggage only.
- Avoid
wearing shoes, clothing, jewelry and accessories that contain metal.
Metal items may set off the alarm on the metal detector.Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.Declare firearms and ammunition to your airline and place it in your checked baggage.If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA recognized lock.
- Please remember that all fireworks are prohibited on all aircraft.
At the Airport:
Keep
available your airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID for
each adult traveler until you exit the security checkpoint.
- Place the following items IN your carry-on baggage prior to entering the screening checkpoint:
- Take your laptop & Video Camera OUT of their case
- Take OFF any outer jackets (you do not have to remove your sport jacket)
Some more helpful links on
this subject can be found here:
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation publishes Travel Advisory for Users of Hawaii Airports on their website.
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