New Guidelines for Passengers Checking Luggage
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From: Port of Seattle=20
To: List Member=20
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 3:45 PM
Subject: New Guidelines for Passengers Checking Luggage, 12/19/02
New Guidelines for Passengers Checking Luggage
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its =
guidelines for checked baggage:
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a.. Leave checked bags unlocked. Otherwise, any bags that require =
further inspection may be forcibly opened.=20
b.. Do not pack food or beverages in checked baggage.=20
c.. Put personal belongings in clear plastic bags to reduce chances of =
a TSA screener having to handle them.=20
d.. Wrap gifts after you arrive at your destination to avoid the risk =
of having to unwrap them for security reasons.=20
e.. Pack footwear on top of other contents.=20
f.. Do not stack books, spread them out.=20
g.. Pack all film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. =
Checked luggage can be subject to very powerful x-ray screening. The =
x-rays used at security checkpoints aren't as strong and shouldn't be a =
problem for most film, except very high speed 800+. Travelers can ask to =
have their film hand inspected at security.=20
h.. Put scissors, pocket knives and other sharp items in checked bags, =
never in carry-on.=20
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