[nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips forthe Memorial Day holiday weekend

Tue May 20 16:44:54 UTC 2014

Thank you Michael for sending this in. This is stuf to always to not forget. 
I still recall the days of not needing to diell with all this.
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> Mike,
>
> Thanks so much for sending this. As it's a great email to share with 
> others. The last time I went through security at our usually wonderful 
> Tampa airport, you'd have thought the screeners had never been instructed 
> on what to do when they encountered a blind traveler, let alone one with a 
> guide dog. I really try to stay positive, even when I'm very annoyed with 
> them. The funniest thing that happened to me at security was the time a 
> male screener called for a female screener to come to pat down my female 
> dog (lol).
>
> Sherrill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hingson 
> via nagdu
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> Subject: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips for the 
> Memorial Day holiday weekend
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Buckland, Susan [mailto:Susan.Buckland at tsa.dhs.gov]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 07:04 AM
> To: Undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips for the Memorial Day holiday 
> weekend
>
> Good Morning!
>
> TSA’s Disability Branch wanted to make you aware of some recent news from 
> TSA that your organization might find interesting.  Please feel free to 
> share it!
>
>
> TSA travel tips for the Memorial Day holiday weekend
>
> WASHINGTON – With over 2.6 million people expected to fly over the 
> Memorial Day travel period, the Transportation Security Administration 
> reminds travelers to prepare and plan ahead for the security screening 
> process by visiting tsa.gov<http://www.tsa.gov/> or using the My TSA 
> mobile 
> app<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/my-tsa-mobile-application>.
>
> TSA screens approximately 1.8 million passengers each day at more than 450 
> airports nationwide. During major holidays, including the Memorial Day 
> travel period, TSA sees a spike in the number of passengers screened at 
> airport checkpoints across the country. According to the AAA, airports and 
> airlines anticipate 2.6 million air travelers nationwide during this 
> holiday period, an increase from 2.4 percent in 2013.
> Passenger preparedness can have a significant impact on wait times at 
> security checkpoints nationwide. To facilitate the security screening 
> process, TSA is reminding travelers to arrive early to the airport and 
> follow these tips:
> •       Know before you go: TSA’s summer travel 
> page<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/summer-travel> provides 
> useful information to help ease travel through the airport security 
> checkpoints this season.
> •       3 – 1 – 1 for liquids: Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes 
> must be 3.4 ounces or less and all bottles must fit in a single quart size 
> plastic bag and placed in a bin for screening. This includes sun block and 
> tanning sprays.
> •       Check for prohibited items: Use the “Can I bring my…”<http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_home.aspx> 
> app to check what items are allowed/ not allowed in carry–on and checked 
> luggage. Smartphone users can easily download the “My TSA”<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/my-tsa-mobile-application> 
> app to quickly find helpful information about TSA policies and procedures.
> •       Prepare for security: Have an acceptable 
> ID<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids> and boarding 
> pass out and remove large electronics including laptops and the 3-1-1 
> compliant liquids bag, from carry-on baggage.
> •       TSA Pre✓™: TSA Pre✓™ is an expedited screening program that allows 
> travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their 
> laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 complaint liquids/gels bag in a 
> carry-on, in select screening lanes. Those eligible for TSA Pre✓™ can 
> participate at 118 airports when traveling on a participating airline: Air 
> Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian 
> Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways 
> and Virgin America. TSA has also opened more than 260 application centers 
> nationwide, allowing more U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents the 
> opportunity to participate in TSA Pre✓™. Interested travelers can 
> pre-enroll at 
> tsa.gov<http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck/application-program>.
> •       TSA Pre✓™ for U.S. Armed Forces: TSA offers TSA Pre✓™ expedited 
> screening to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving 
> in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard. Eligible members of 
> the U.S. Armed Forces on personal or official travel do not need to travel 
> in uniform to participate. Accompanying family members ages 12 and under 
> can be processed through expedited screening as well. To participate, 
> enter the DoD ID number in the known traveler number field while making 
> flight reservations. Learn about the requirements and additional screening 
> information<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/military-personnel-injured-service-membersveterans-and-wounded-warriors>.
> •       TSA Cares: Travelers or families of passengers with disabilities 
> and medical conditions may call the TSA 
> Cares<http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions> 
> helpline toll free at 1-855-787-2227 with any questions about screening 
> policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint 72 
> hours prior to traveling. Injured service members and veterans including 
> individuals associated with a wounded warrior program may contact TSA 
> Cares to help facilitate the screening process.
> Questions about TSA procedures and upcoming travel can be addressed to the 
> TSA Contact 
> Center<http://www.tsa.gov/contact-transportation-security-administration> 
> at 1-866-289-9673.
> ###
> The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the 
> security of the nation’s transportation systems and ensure the freedom of 
> movement for people and commerce. TSA uses a risk-based strategy and works 
> closely with transportation, law enforcement and the intelligence 
> community to set the standard for excellence in transportation security.
> For more information about TSA, please visit our website at 
> tsa.gov<http://www.tsa.gov/>.
>
>
>
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