[nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend
Craig Heaps via nagdu
nagdu at nfbnet.org
Wed May 21 16:23:19 UTC 2014
Marsha:
There's a signup process on the TSA website. You fill out the application
on there. Then you have to make an appointment (or there are some walkins)
at a local office where they verifty your identity and fingerprint you. You
also give them a payment of $85, which is non refundable if they reject your
application. I was fortunate that there is a local office not far from my
home and my wife took me there on her day offr. (She has some weekdays off.)
Not all airlines are part of the Precheck program, but most of the big ones
are. I fly Southwest a lot and had been randomly selected for Precheck a
couple of times. It made things move so much faster I decided it was worth
an $85 roll of the dice. I also knew I had nothing in my background that
should make it a problem.
I used my passport as an ID, which was good because it made me notice my
passport was about to expire. So I renewed it a week later. It was kind of
a two for one. <grin>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marsha Drenth via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] FYI FW: Communication # 12: TSA travel tips
fortheMemorial Day holiday weekend
> that is very interesting. How did you sign up for the pre-check process?
> Recently as I had a 7 state tour in 7 days. I was on a lot of flights, I
> was told going through the security area of the pre-check area, which
> seemed to be separate to the regular security area. Tell me, please...
>
> Marsha drenth
> Sent with my IPhone
> Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone.
> As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate
> errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary.
>
>> On May 20, 2014, at 10:21 PM, Craig Heaps via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 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'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>> 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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