New FAA Rules Post 9/11/2001

Submitted by Bill St. Clair on Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:25:54 GMT
[received in office email from my company's travel agent]

Advice to Passengers:
To insure passenger safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed strict security procedures at our nation's airports. When traveling, you are advised of the following:

  • Arrive at the airport at least two hours before flight time.
  • Curbside check-in is discontinued. Proceed directly to the check-in counters.
  • If someone is dropping you off at the airport, they must stay with the vehicle at all times. They should not leave it unattended, even for a moment
  • You must have a picture I.D. such as a driver's license, passport, or government-issued identification. Insure that you make your reservation in the exact name that appears on the identification you plan on presenting at the airport. If your name has recently changed and the name on your ticket and your I.D. are different, bring documentation of the change (e.g., a marriage certificate or court order).
  • Keep your identification handy, as you may be asked after entering the gate area to produce it for airport personnel.
  • Only ticketed passengers will be allowed to proceed past airport screeners to catch their flights. If you have an e-ticket, you must go to the ticket counters to receive a boarding pass and go through the airport screening procedures.
  • Do not accept any packages of Materials from strangers.
  • Do not carry any sharp instruments (i.e., letter openers, knives, box cutters, scissors, etc,) in carry on luggage. They will be confiscated at airport screening stations.
  • If you are traveling with a tour group or cruise group, you will no longer be allowed to check in for flights at hotels or at the cruise terminals. You must check in at the airport.
  • If you see any suspicious activity or see unattended bags, contact airline or airport personnel immediately.
  • Carry medications in your carry-on bags.
  • You may encounter long lines at check-in counters and airport screening stations.

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