8 Essential TSA Tips for Summer Travel

Kathleen Corrigan | August 13, 2018

Plan and arrive ahead

After you’ve booked your ticket but before you start packing your bags, you should take a moment to research the TSA’s current rules and restrictions so that you don’t run into any surprises at the airport. This is an especially good idea if you haven’t flown in a while because their processes may have been updated since you last found yourself in an airport security line. For example, in 2018 the TSA updated their regulations around powdered substances like cosmetics, detergents, spices and protein powders and passengers are now only permitted to bring a maximum of 12 ounces of a powdered substance in their carry-on.

After you’ve planned ahead, try your best to arrive ahead, perhaps even earlier than suggested in order to ensure that you have an anxiety-free wait in the airport security line. There’s no worse way to kick off a trip than a panic ridden go through the TSA line followed by a mad dash to your gate. By giving yourself plenty of extra time, you’ll be starting your trip on a much calmer note which will make for a more relaxed trip overall.

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