FAA
02-12-2004, 04:28 PM
Posted by FAA on October 10, 2001 at 15:09:26:
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Update
Wednesday, October 10, 2001
12:00 Noon Eastern Time
FAA Advises Air Travelers on Airport, Airline Security Measures
On Oct. 8, the FAA issued the following tips to help air travelers meet and assist the heightened security
measures implemented since the Sept. 11 attacks. Please note that air travelers are limited to one carry-on bag
and one personal item on all flights.
Allow extra time:
The heightened measures require more time to properly screen travelers. Travelers should contact their
airline to find out how early they should arrive at the airport.
Take public transportation to the airport if possible. Parking and curbside access is likely to be controlled
and limited.
Curbside check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis. Travelers should contact their airline to see if
it is in place at their airport.
Check-in:
A government-issued ID (federal, state, or local) is required. Travelers may be asked to show this ID at
subsequent points, such as at the gate, along with their boarding passes.
Automated check-in kiosks are available for airlines that have appropriate security measures in place.
Travelers interested in this option should check with their airline.
E-ticket travelers should check with their airline to make sure they have proper documentation. Written
confirmation, such as a letter from the airline acknowledging the reservation, may be required.
Screener checkpoints:
Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the screener checkpoints, except for those with specific
medical or parental needs.
Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal bag (i.e., purse or briefcase).
All electronic items, such as laptops and cell phones, may be subjected to additional screening. Be prepared
to remove your laptop from its travel case so that both can be X-rayed separately.
Limit metal objects worn on person.
Travelers should remove all metal objects prior to passing through the metal detectors in order to facilitate
the screening process.
Items prohibited from aircraft cabins:
The following items must be placed in, or transported as, checked baggage or risk confiscation.
Knives of any length, composition or description
Cutting instruments of any kind and composition, including carpet knives and box cutters (and spare
blades), any device with a folding or retractable blade, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors and metal
nail files
Corkscrews
Baseball/softball bats
Golf clubs
Pool cues
Ski poles
Hockey sticks
When in doubt, transport item in checked baggage
Permitted items:
Walking canes and umbrellas (once inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed)
Nail clippers
Safety razors (including disposable razors)
Syringes (with documented proof of medical need)
Tweezers
Eyelash curlers
At the gate:
Travelers must be prepared to present a valid photo identification card, along with their boarding pass.
Travelers and their bags may be subjected to additional screening.
At all times:
Control all bags and personal items.
Do not bring anything onboard for another person.
Report any unattended items in the airport or aircraft to the nearest airport or airline personnel.
Rapid Response Team
Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta directed the FAA to take necessary steps to support the
installation of secure mechanisms on all cockpit doors on the nation's commercial aircraft fleet. For more
information, see the press release on the Department of Transportation's website at
www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm.
Grant Program
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta created a $20 million grant program to develop new technologies
for heightened aircraft security. This is part of the $500 million initiative announced by President Bush last
month. Airlines interested in the funding process for the Enhanced Airplane Security Program should visit the
following website: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/airplane_security/announce.htm.
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Update
Wednesday, October 10, 2001
12:00 Noon Eastern Time
FAA Advises Air Travelers on Airport, Airline Security Measures
On Oct. 8, the FAA issued the following tips to help air travelers meet and assist the heightened security
measures implemented since the Sept. 11 attacks. Please note that air travelers are limited to one carry-on bag
and one personal item on all flights.
Allow extra time:
The heightened measures require more time to properly screen travelers. Travelers should contact their
airline to find out how early they should arrive at the airport.
Take public transportation to the airport if possible. Parking and curbside access is likely to be controlled
and limited.
Curbside check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis. Travelers should contact their airline to see if
it is in place at their airport.
Check-in:
A government-issued ID (federal, state, or local) is required. Travelers may be asked to show this ID at
subsequent points, such as at the gate, along with their boarding passes.
Automated check-in kiosks are available for airlines that have appropriate security measures in place.
Travelers interested in this option should check with their airline.
E-ticket travelers should check with their airline to make sure they have proper documentation. Written
confirmation, such as a letter from the airline acknowledging the reservation, may be required.
Screener checkpoints:
Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the screener checkpoints, except for those with specific
medical or parental needs.
Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal bag (i.e., purse or briefcase).
All electronic items, such as laptops and cell phones, may be subjected to additional screening. Be prepared
to remove your laptop from its travel case so that both can be X-rayed separately.
Limit metal objects worn on person.
Travelers should remove all metal objects prior to passing through the metal detectors in order to facilitate
the screening process.
Items prohibited from aircraft cabins:
The following items must be placed in, or transported as, checked baggage or risk confiscation.
Knives of any length, composition or description
Cutting instruments of any kind and composition, including carpet knives and box cutters (and spare
blades), any device with a folding or retractable blade, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors and metal
nail files
Corkscrews
Baseball/softball bats
Golf clubs
Pool cues
Ski poles
Hockey sticks
When in doubt, transport item in checked baggage
Permitted items:
Walking canes and umbrellas (once inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed)
Nail clippers
Safety razors (including disposable razors)
Syringes (with documented proof of medical need)
Tweezers
Eyelash curlers
At the gate:
Travelers must be prepared to present a valid photo identification card, along with their boarding pass.
Travelers and their bags may be subjected to additional screening.
At all times:
Control all bags and personal items.
Do not bring anything onboard for another person.
Report any unattended items in the airport or aircraft to the nearest airport or airline personnel.
Rapid Response Team
Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta directed the FAA to take necessary steps to support the
installation of secure mechanisms on all cockpit doors on the nation's commercial aircraft fleet. For more
information, see the press release on the Department of Transportation's website at
www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm.
Grant Program
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta created a $20 million grant program to develop new technologies
for heightened aircraft security. This is part of the $500 million initiative announced by President Bush last
month. Airlines interested in the funding process for the Enhanced Airplane Security Program should visit the
following website: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/airplane_security/announce.htm.