Youve all seen the lines to get through airport security. Its become more and more congested. Passengers havent taken the time to read the rules and that slows everyone down and makes the boarding process more frustrating.
First and foremost, make sure your carry on bag is the correct size. Many airlines have different regulations; so always check with the airline before packing. As a rule of thumb, most airlines allow two items to be carried on. One is a personal bag, such as a briefcase, laptop, camera bag, or purse. The other is a 45 length, height and width total dimensions of the bag to fit in the overhead. Some of the airlines also have a weight restriction on your carryon bag. If your bag cannot be carried on, keep in mind that the only lock you are permitted to use is the TSA lock.
Next, be sure you are not packing any prohibited items in your bag. Sharp objects or weapons are just common sense. However, many of the airlines are now allowing scissors with blades less than 4 long, screwdrivers less than 7 long, tools less than 7 long, including wrenches and pliers, knitting needles, tweezers and nail clippers. You can obtain the complete list...