• Adult passengers must bring a government-issued photo ID. The FAA requires that air carriers request government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or draft card, if the passenger appears old enough to have an ID. If a government-issued photo ID is not available, bring two pieces of ID, one of which must be from a governmental authority.
• E-ticket travelers should check with their airline to make sure they have proper documentation.
• Automated kiosks are available for airlines that have appropriate security measures in place. Travelers interested in this option should check with their airlines.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your bags. When asked who packed your bags and if you might have left them unattended at any time, think carefully and answer the questions honestly. Criminals may use unsuspecting passengers to carry bombs or other dangerous items onto aircraft.
• Be cooperative as screeners ask to hand-search your bags. Security personnel will search a bag if the X-ray scan cannot determine its contents.