Even though restrictive rules have bee in place for several years, many people still arrive at the airport with restricted items in their carry on baggage. Not only does this cause unnecessary delays, it also costs the rest of us money. Have you noticed how many bins there are filled with restricted items that have been seized from travelers? It takes a lot of people to move and sort those bins and it is all so unnecessary.
Are you the traveler who watches everyone in front of you taking off their shoes, yet you seem surprised when asked to take yours off when it is your turn? Or don't think you should take off your watch or your belt buckle. This is not new policy or procedures. These measures have been in place for nearly a decade.
If you are the least bit unsure of what you can carry on the plane, or what you need to take off, spend some time finding out before you get to the airport. Go online at the Transportation Security Administration and find out what you can and cannot carry
