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

Wed May 21 02:21:47 UTC 2014

Between my guide dog and my insulin pump, it can take me about twenty
minutes to clear airport security.  Okay, slight exaggeration.  But not
much.

So to speed things up, I signed up for the TSA Precheck program.  I paid the
$85 and received a Known Traveler Number.  So now, if I'm traveling on a
Precheck airline, I don't have to take off my shoes or my light jacket and I
don't have to take my computer out of the bag.  It helps while I'm juggling
the dog and my carry on bag (a great mental image, no?).

Craig and Chase the traveling dog

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherrill O'Brien 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 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips forthe 
Memorial Day holiday weekend

> 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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