City of Corpus

TSA GUIDELINES

The Transportation Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires checkpoint screening of passengers and carry-on baggage. Passengers must go through metal detectors and put their carry-on items through X-ray. Passenger screening procedures include the use of explosives trace detectors and may involve manual pat-down searches, and secondary screening.

All lighters are banned from sterile areas beyond security checkpoints at airports. This includes, for example, butane, absorbed-fuel, electric/battery-powered and novelty lighters. All passengers are required to remove outer coats and jackets for X-ray before proceeding through the metal detectors. Keep available your airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID for each adult traveler until you exit the security checkpoint. Laptops must be removed from cases.

For a complete list of prohibited items, a checklist for packing and dressing, travel tips for kids, and other helpful travel information, visit the TSA web site.
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