Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.

 

Keep track of your money

Don’t carry around large amounts of cash; instead carry traveler’s checks or credit cards.

If you do take travelers checks be sure and record the serial number, denomination and location of the bank that issued them, keep this information in a safe place. Having this information will make it easier to get your travelers check replaced if they are lost or stolen.

Take only the credit cards you need and will use on vacation with you. If you don’t have your card number memorized record the numbers of the credit cards you do take and keep the list of numbers in a safe place.