Entrepreneurs from across the country and around the world will fly into Miami for the 2013 Market America World Conference (MAWC) next week. To help you prepare for a safe and efficient flight, take a look at these helpful travel tips from the TSA.
Most travel blunders occur before you step foot into the city, and there’s nothing worse that missing valuable travel time because you weren’t prepared. We appreciate everyone who will be traveling from far and wide to attend MAWC 2013 and hope these tips will make your trip a little easier:
- If possible, print out your boarding pass ahead of time! This is a huge timesaver if you only have a carry-on.
- Due to increased security, arrive at the airport 2 hours early for domestic flights and be aware of any additional time needed for flying international.
- You’ll need to remove your laptop and other electronics while you go through security, so if you have it, pack your electronics in checkpoint friendly luggage to make traveling smoother.
- Dress the part. Heavy accessories will set off the metal detectors, so avoid wearing extra jewelry and make sure your pockets are free of bulk like money and keys. You will need to remove your shoes, so wear comfortable shoes that slip off easily. Religious headdresses are allowed but if it is loose enough to look as if it could store anything, you may be pulled aside for extra screening.
- Bring identification! For international flights, remember your passport. Flying domestically? Here’s a complete list of all acceptable forms of identification.
- Random items like gel shoe inserts and gel-type candles are not permitted and must go in checked luggage.
- The 3-1-1 rule for carry-on luggage à 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.
- Finally, think before you speak. The TSA takes all verbal exchange very seriously, joking or not. Local law enforcement may be called if a TSA officer hears what they suspect to be belligerent behavior, inappropriate jokes and threats.
If you have any helpful travel tips of your own, feel free to share them with us by leaving a comment on this blog post! We hope you all have safe travels, and look forward to seeing you in Miami next week!