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

Sean Robertson via nagdu nagdu at nfbnet.org
Tue May 20 16:59:24 UTC 2014


I never had the chance to fly with eather of my dogs when I had them. But I 
hope when I get my third one. I can try it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jen And Aiken via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips 
fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend


> This is superb. I wondered if Memorial Day weeked fell te same time as 
> Canada's Victoria Day weekend but is not the case; however, would you be 
> so kind Michael to forward this informative travel tips for guide dog 
> handlers to GDBlounge? I think this is very timely for our travelers. 
> Grin. Thanks. Jen
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 20, 2014, at 9:44 AM, Sean Robertson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> 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.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherrill O'Brien via nagdu" 
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> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips forthe 
> Memorial Day holiday weekend
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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
>> Sent: May 20, 2014 11:52 AM
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>> Andrews via nagdu'; 'Cagdu'
>> 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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