Airport Safety Tips

Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?

POSTED November 28th 2024 BY Beth Williams
 The short answer to “Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?” is yes, but read on to learn how. It’s a panic moment; you’re leaving for the airport, and you can’t find a government photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. It is lost or stolen. The good news is that if you’re 18 years...
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3 Rules to Save on Airfare

POSTED November 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Holidays are stressful enough without having to overpay for airfare. Follow these three rules to save money on airfare. These are the top three savings tips from frequent flyers and industry experts. 1. Rethink Your Travel Dates and or Times The holidays themselves or their eves are usually the cheapest days to fly.  At first, it may not be appealing but overpaying and facing delays...
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No Passport? No Problem!

POSTED June 22nd 2024 BY Travel Writer
No passport? No problem! Places you can travel to without a passport include the tropical locations of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. If you are starting your travel from a US location and want to visit a tropical destination that is a US territory you can travel without a passport. Places You Can Travel to Without a Passport Consider the below tropical...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-Compliant License to TSA is Now May 7, 2025 Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID for domestic travel? Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID is now May 7, 2025.  The TSA will continue to accept...
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Speed Through TSA Airport Lines with These Tips

POSTED May 18th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The amount of travelers is up and so are the wait times to get through the TSA security lines at the airport. If you don’t leave enough time to get through security checkpoints you stand a good chance of missing flights and in some cases sleeping overnight in the airport. Get through TSA security faster Recent news headlines are full of record numbers of passengers...
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Which Trusted Traveler Program Should You Choose?

POSTED April 14th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Should you choose the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program? If you dread going through the TSA checkpoint then joining a trusted traveler program may be your solution. What are the Trusted Traveler Programs? Decide which trusted traveler program is best to get you through the security line faster. Is it the TSA PreCheck or the Global Entry program operated by the Department...
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Preventing Theft at Airport Security Checkpoints

POSTED March 10th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Theft At Airport Screening Stations Theft at security checkpoints continues to be reported at airports around the world. Theft at airport screening stations is most prevalent in foreign countries or domestic airports without stringent TSA screening protocols. And the bigger the crowd and the greater the activity around the security checkpoints the better too. Therefore your valuables and property are at most risk in these...
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Best TSA Approved Luggage Locks: Select a TSA Lock for Travel

POSTED February 20th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Guide to the Best TSA Approved Luggage Locks – Which Lock to Choose We’ve researched to find the best TSA approved luggage locks. Many travelers ask, “Should I lock my luggage?” Yes, however, you should only travel with a luggage lock that has the dual function of locking your luggage while still allowing for inspection by the TSA. You may need to upgrade your luggage...
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