[nagdu] Flying with Dogs WAS FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA traveltips fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend

Sean Robertson via nagdu nagdu at nfbnet.org
Tue May 20 20:46:57 UTC 2014


I like big jets myself too. I'm hoping this coming fall or at the latest, 
Next spring.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daryl Marie via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:23 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Flying with Dogs WAS FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA 
traveltips fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend


> I've had mixed success flying with Jenny.  She (and I) prefer larger 
> planes to smaller propeller jobs.  Never had a problem going through 
> security or anything.
> Do you know when you'll get your new dog?
>
> Daryl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sean Robertson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tue, 20 May 2014 10:59:24 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips 
> fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend
>
> 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"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> 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"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org; 'NFB of California List'; 'David
>>> 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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