A record 8 million Americans are expected to fly sometime over the next two weeks. If you're in that group, here are four tips straight from the TSA...
1. Don't wrap your gifts. If your present triggers the alarm, they'll have to open it and inspect it. Instead, they recommend using either a gift bag or box.
2. Traveling with food. Solid food items like fruitcake, candy canes, and chocolates can go in your carry-on. Liquids and spreadable foods like eggnog, wine, champagne, sauces, and jams should be packed in checked bags.
3. Remember you need a REAL ID or passport now. Earlier this year, it became a requirement for adult travelers to have a REAL ID, passport, or other approved ID for flights in the U.S. And beginning in February, they'll start CHARGING if you don't have it.
4. When in doubt, send them a DM. The TSA is pretty active on X. If you have a question about what you can and cannot bring on a flight, send then a DM at @AskTSA, or text TRAVEL to 275-872.
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