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Air travel is much more efficient when you have the up-to-date information that you need to plan and prepare for your trip. Here you will find real-time airport status and delay information, what to know before you go to the airport, and important safety information.
Know Before You Go
Think about what you need to do to get through screening quickly before you dress for travel or zip up your bags.
- Holiday Travel
- Check airport status and delays.
- Check outPreparing to Flyfor more information.
- View TSA's checklist of Travel Tips.
- Pack Safebefore you fly.
- The Department of Transportation (DOT) launched an interactiveCustomer Service Dashboard to provide travelers with up-to-date airline customer service policies on controllable cancellations and delays to ensure customers have easy access to information when problems arise. Know your airline's policies in the event of a delay or cancellation.
Enroll in TSA Pre Check
If you fly often, consider TSA's program for expedited screening at certain airports and airlines.
Passenger Health & Safety
To maintain good health, be aware of travel advisories and disease outbreaks at your destination.
- Fly Healthy.
- Researchtravel advisories.
- Look uptravel health notices.
Flying for People with Disabilities, Children, and Pets
- Information about Family Travel
- If you or someone you know will require accommodations while flying, read aboutPassengers with Disabilities.
- If you are flying with children, review FAA's guidance aboutChild Safety.
- If you are bringing pets or service animals, read aboutFlying with Pets.
- Find out if your airline has a commitment to free family seating with DOT's Airline Family Seating Dashboard.
- Show your youngest travelers what to expect with our Kid's First Flight video.
Check for Prohibited items
Use the "Can I bring?" app and the "MyTSA" app to find helpful information about TSA policies and procedures.
- Review information about flying with yourportable electronic devices(PEDs).
- Can you fly with batteries, medical devices or lighters? ReviewPack Safeguidance.
- ViewTSA Prohibited Items.
- Check outFlying Safefor more resources.
3-1-1 for Liquids
Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be 3.4 ounces or less.
- All bottles must fit in a single quart size plastic bag and the bag must be placed in a bin for screening.
- Screening may be required for sun block, tanning sprays, and food such as yogurt.
- ReviewTSA's 3-1-1 for Liquids rule.
Prepare for Security
Have an acceptable ID and your boarding pass ready.
- View your airport's security wait time.
- Remove large electronics including laptops and your quart size liquids bag from carry-on luggage.
- Put any metallic clothing or objects, as well as your cell phone, into a bin for screening.
You may also need toreport a travel problem, concern, or complaint.