This article from NYTimes.com has been sent to you by psa188@juno.com. /-------------------- advertisement -----------------------\ Enjoy new investment freedom! Get the tools you need to successfully manage your portfolio from Harrisdirect. Start with award-winning research. Then add access to round-the-clock customer service from Series-7 trained representatives. Open an account today and receive a $100 credit! http://www.nytimes.com/ads/Harrisdirect.html \----------------------------------------------------------/ Tips to Make Flying Easier May 11, 2002 By THE NEW YORK TIMES Here are some tips for travelers from airlines, airports and the federal government: ¶Check the airlines' Web sites for updates and advice, including delays, recommended check-in times and items to avoid bringing. ¶Do not joke about terrorism, bombs or other such topics. ¶To avoid causing delays, take laptops out of bags well before you reach the scanners. Be prepared to go through a full security check, including taking off your shoes. ¶If you have an electronic ticket, use automatic check-in kiosks. If you are checking baggage, though, you will have to go to the ticket counter if there is no agent next to the kiosk. ¶Prepare children for stringent security measures. Baby strollers will have to go through X-ray machines, and children might have their bags and toys inspected. Toy guns will be confiscated. Some airlines require children traveling alone to show identification. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/11/business/11TIPS.html?ex=1022128789&ei=1&en=85efbea7d76e9071 HOW TO ADVERTISE --------------------------------- For information on advertising in e-mail newsletters or other creative advertising opportunities with The New York Times on the Web, please contact onlinesales@nytimes.com or visit our online media kit at http://www.nytimes.com/adinfo For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help@nytimes.com. Copyright 2002 The New York Times Company