Do NOT Wear This in Airport Security (TSA Line Tips)

These are travel tips on what not to wear in airport security screening in the TSA line. I will teach you how to get through the TSA line without being pulled out for extra screening. #traveltips #airportsecurity #tsatips

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Purple tank top: old Loft
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[kathleenardrey]

Until COVID, I was flying a lot. Most embarassing TSA was when, as an older female with medications, I was using thick adult "diapers". A male TSA worker yelled out "what's in your crotch?" I nearly fainted; he yells to another guy "Come look at this" and there I stood, crying. Finally I said "Tell the world! Yes- it's a diaper". Get a female worker over here, now". A family with gawking teen boys was behind me, laughing. I turned around and said "Everybody come and have a look. Make fun of me. I don't give a damn any more." Yes, I was crying. Sorry. Little did I know that the captain for my flight witnessed this event. Later, at the gate, the agent said I had been re-assigned a seat; she handed me a first-class pass. She had also seen me sitting miserably prior to boarding. (I might add that I travel well-dressed, nicely put-together, and am always pleasant.) She told me the captain said if they had laughed and humiliated his mother, he would have been upset too.

[davecaron]

I am a retired TSA Supervisor here in Las Vegas. You posted many helpful tips for getting through security. As for rude screeners, I have counseled more than one screener for not being as customer friendly as they could have been. Remember, for some of these people this is the first time they have ever been in a position of authority. And yes, it sometimes goes to their head.

[pjperdue]

Love this video! You really covered it all. My boyfriend works as an airport security screener in Canada and he agrees. Especially important is, arrive a lot earlier than you need to. As he says, "Be one of the first ones through. Then you're laughing: you can go have a meal, walk around, there's no lineup and no stress that you might not make your flight."

[jgheart]

I can attest to the need for a zippered personal item bag as my open bag got knocked over under the seat and when we landed in Germany and I got to the customs window, my passport was missing! It had fallen out under the seat in front of me and fortunately my tears and insistence that I knew exactly where it could be found, was enough to convince the customs officer to escort me back to the plane and he convinced the flight attendant to go to my row and yes, she found my passport there...whew!

[deedeemeares-elliott]

I have told my husband that as long as we remain flexible, we can travel….because something (anything) can go wrong. Be kind, be flexible and get to the airport early is the best advice ever!

[dorissellin]

I remember the days when flying was really a nice experience! People actually dressed up, it was actually a pleasant experience. It was something special!! now it’s a stressful nightmare!!! Some people surly have just rolled out of bed to show up!! It’s nothing like it used to be!! Herd them in, herd them out!! 😂😂

[lisawaddington]

When my husband and I travel together, we each have a carryon, personal item, shoes, jackets for the grey bins, etc. We have found it helpful to count our bags and gray bins as we put them on the conveyer belt. Then we count when we get through to make sure we didn't forget anything.

[jacquiwinter]

In October I’ll be traveling with my elderly MIL who has not traveled by air since well before the pandemic. Thankfully her mobility is good, but your tip to practice the TSA check at home is a winner! I think I’ll make arrangements to visit her and run thru a trial TSA line, thereby reducing her travel anxiety. So helpful, thanks much! 💕

[imjustanotherguy]

Also remember that when the TSA agents are rude or degrading you need to send a complaint email to both TSA and your representative. Only when e eryone voices their anger will things change.

[marthagillies]

I wear old or mismatched socks to the airport. After I go through security I change my socks and throw the old ones out. I hate the idea of picking up all of that airport dirt with me. I pack an odd pair for the return trip.

[BreadMachineVideosWithEllenH]

This was a great video, but you left out a major DO NOT WEAR THROUGH SECURITY clothing item: Underwire bras! I haven’t flown in an underwire bra for at least 15 years because I’d get pulled out to be wanded every single time. EVERY SINGLE TIME! Now I fly in a leisure bra.

[lindawoolbright]

As always, thanks for the awesome tips, Laurie! Stayed in hotel this weekend for a football trip. My husband walked in & asked how in world I thought to use hotel hanger to clip curtains to keep light out. I simply replied, “My friend, Laurie”!

[sabrinalavdisarnold]

My go-to travel outfit is leggings, a tshirt, zip up hoodie and tennis shoes. I throw that hoodie in the bin on top of my shoes. My sleeves don't get wet and my pants don't cause any alarms. I agree with your point: listen to the TSA person who is screaming out directions in line. And yes, they are often screaming! But, the info is pertinent to that airport and your security line. It doesnt matter what they did in XYZ airport.

[bhoffbrand]

Thank you for these great tips. I was always stopped by TSA/Customs every flight but since changing from using a black backpack and not wearing black, I have not been stopped once!

[colleenlyden]

I fly a lot. My biggest recommendation is be polite. I've had TSA snap at me and my polite, compliant response has always resulted in them calming down and working with me.

[larkkalstad]

My tip is to not wear a bodysuit through security. I wore one recently that was a tank top with two small snaps at the bottom. It set off the alarm and the TSA agent needed to wand me between my legs. Definitely won’t make that mistake again. So embarrassing. Love your content! ❤

[lcrouse]

Mobility assistance is essential when traveling with an elder. Even if they are fit and mobile, distance walking can be challenging. I am recovering from a fractured hip and travelled recently with my mom, 82. Mobility assistance made our trip very smooth. Thank you for the great travel tips! We used many of them preparing for our trip.

[MariaMartinez-jbzn]

I am grateful for all your tips. I just got back from New Orleans and I did need mobility assistance coming back and so glad I got tsa pre-check! Game changer!!! Like my mama says, more bees with honey…respect and extra time to be at airport definitely reduces stress. My mantra for the year is “Be Kind, Do Better.” Thankful for all the workers in the airport…they really do want to help in getting me to my destination. 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

[alecedgeworth]

A couple things to add are:

1. When you mentioned about the zippers on the tote bags, another reason for that is that while others can take things from your bag, they can also drop something in the bag like small plastic bags of bc drugs,

2. The bottle rule DOES NOT apply to empty bottles. I was flying through the PNW part of the US and had a glass bottle I had made while on vacation. I had it confiscated by TSA under that rule even though it was empty. When I contacted the TSA after getting home, I was told that since the bottle was empty the officer had no right to confiscate it for any reason. I suspect the officer just liked the bottle and wanted it for themselves