AVOID These TSA Line MISTAKES (10 Airport Security Tips)

If you can avoid these 10 TSA line mistakes I can promise you will have a much less stressful, and time-consuming experience when going through TSA security.

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In today's video, we cover tips and tricks on how to get through airport security with ease. Coming prepared for a security check can make a huge difference in your travel experience. Traveling is an amazing opportunity and your memories should not be clouded with a bad time in airport security.

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Contents of this video:

00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Mistake 1⎜Not Dressing for TSA
02:47 - Mistake 2⎜Not Packing for TSA
05:26 - Mistake 3⎜Having to Open Multiple Bags
06:20 - Mistake 4⎜Arriving Late
07:55 - Mistake 5⎜Not Being Aware of Your Surroundings
08:37 - Mistake 6⎜Not having Documents prepared
09:25 - Mistake 7⎜Not hands-Free
10:12 - Mistake 8⎜Picking the Wrong Line
11:30 - Mistake 9⎜Smooth is Fast
12:01 - Mistake 10⎜Pro vs Amertures
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[thetravelcoaches]

Would love to hear mistakes YOU have made in the TSA line! Also if you have any tips or tricks that help you get through that dreaded security line? Thanks for watching this video and we hope it helps! ❤

[cathyl]

I'm glad you mentioned helping others out. Too many people roll their eyes at people who don't know what they're doing without acknowledging what an enormous privilege frequent travel is. It's the worst kind of snobbery.

[AnyRoadRichard]

Mistake 11. Putting yourself back together at the belt where everything comes out. Most airports, at least domestically, have an area with benches where you can put yourself back together. Grab your tubs. Take them to that area to re-assemble. It helps others who can't get to their things because you are holding up the line. It helps you because you can take all the time you need and not feel so stressed.

[yuiyui]

Counter to a tip in this video: "If you see a bin that was left out and wasn't put away, take it upon yourself to put it away". Sometimes don't do that. I was in a TSA line at the conveyor belt, and saw a stray bin on the belt. I already had my bin with my stuff in it, so I put that extra empty bin back in the stack. Big mistake. I was held up at the xray scan machine, because the line wasn't moving. the line wasn't moving because they were trying to chase down the person in front who forgot to pick up their stuff. the stuff was mine. The TSA were using empty bins between actual bins as indicators / dividers for when to move the line forward (see an empty bin, let the next person through). Because I removed it, they thought my stuff belonged to the guy in front of me who had already picked up his stuff and left. That was the first TSA line I went through that had this system, but you never know if the one you are walking through does something weird like this.

[michaelwhite]

I think things need to change. I just got back from France. The way the TSA agent screamed at all of us in Atlanta about taking everything out of our hands. I’m not a criminal . I’m a vacationer . Don’t tell me that they are just doing their jobs. Screaming at us and talking to us like we are animals is unacceptable . I hate flying and this makes it worse hearing their hateful and rude asses. We are tourists who have paid thousands of $ . That is not the greeting we deserve. You can be professional and kind at the same time. I don’t want to go anywhere else right now. I’ve had enough abuse from their arrogant asses . Also, I always follow protocol but I shouldn’t be screamed at period by anyone!

[Idaho-Idaho]

Big tip: remove EVERYTHING from your pockets to include paper, clips, coins, candy, etc. On a trip to Roatan I thought I emptied out all my pockets. However, I had a money clip in the lower pocket of my cargo pants (pocket near my knee). Oh my gosh! I was hauled aside, patted down, interviewed, written up. The money clip was examined by multiple people. I had to re-show my passport 6 times. Great learning lesson.

[donnaholland]

I used to get stopped all the time bc I wear a underwired bra, really? Finally a nice TSA lady agents told me that was probably my problem. Now just sport bras or non-underwire ones. Haven’t got stop again

[jean-marcvasseux]

I remember travelling in the 80's. No TSA Just dropped my suitcase outside of JFK then went to the boarding pass counter, through security to the gate.

[lindaodd]

I am a very nervous flyer- I find security very stressful 🥶 thank you for your tips! EXCELLENT advice 👏🏼💐🇬🇧

[doo_da_day]

My advice is to understand that EVERY airport and TSA is different! Sometimes they ask you to take off your shoes, remove your laptop etc, and sometimes they don't. I watch what the people ahead of me in line are doing. If I have a question, I simply ask one of the agents "shoes off?"

[DillyDahlia]

These are great tips. I know you said in “most” cases airports are busiest between 8am-5pm, but at our mid-sized airport there are tons of flights that take off right around 6am and again at 7am. So that means 5am and 6am will be extremely busy at security. Also, I saw another great tip on another channel where she said if you are using multiple gray bins, put your most valuable items (laptop etc) in the last bin, closest to you, in order to prevent theft or someone grabbing your stuff in error.

[secretariatgirl]

I am planning at some point within the next year and I'll be 73! Haven't flown since 1992...I was a frequent overseas traveler, was very efficient but NOW? I'm panicked about TSA! I'm not as strong, or sharp as I used to be and I get tired more easily...SO, thanks for the calming video...but, I'm still very apprehensive!😕

[XYZenithMusic]

Number 9 is hands down, in my opinion, the most important. It's why I have grown to love flying alone, because nobody I've flown with in the past can handle the stress of an airport and that stress just bleeds off onto you when everybody else in the group is in a panic for literally no reason.

On the flip side, be patient with those around you. For some living in small towns that have to commute to the airport in a larger city with a more diverse group of people, it can be extremely overwhelming and drives up the nerves to a new level. They're going from looking at tractors and corn to multiple flashing signs, displays, people in business suits, and lots of noise. It's going to be sensory overload, especially for the older travelers. That doesn't excuse somebody being rude, but it's more likely they are the most stressed they have been in their entire lives in that building.

[melocoton]

I start taking of my watch and rings off a few people before my turn. Empty trouser pockets. Everything goes into my handbag. I open my shoelaces so I can quickly slip out. Belt ready in hand to toss in the bin. And my handbag goes through last. First bin shoes belt jacket. Then carry on suitcase. Handbag last so I can have an eye on it. And please stop putting on your stuff where the bins come out. You’re delaying everyone. Take your bin to the tables and there you can take your time and make sure you don’t leave anything behind.
Whenever possible I look for business travelers. Those are the quickest lines. Those people have done this a million times and are fast and organized.
Most importantly: be nice and courteous to the agents. Always remember the amount of people they process per day and how many of those have no clue. It can get annoying. So, greet them with a short hello and friendly face even if they don’t and just follow instructions. They don’t have to cuddle you so don’t get all Karen if they snap at you for seemingly no reason. Let it go. No arguing!

[RLaraMoore]

Does anyone remember the world 'before'?
When we had no security check like this?
When you could wait at the gate with your loved ones to see them off?
You could travel with your own water bottle and tweezers.

[matthewbrown]

For years I carry a 1 litre ziplock bag in my work bag & this gets my wallet, keys, coins & pens = I include my phone as well. 1 large bag with all my gear & the screening staff can see the contents as they move the crowd through. I learned once by leaving my phone cover behind after screening & then getting rushed to my flight 20 years ago.

[heleneg]

Hi. I just found this video. Great tips and advice. I would add that I do layers (the plane is cold at night), BUT I remove everything but one item (can't be naked -- ha, ha), and stuff sweater, scarf and jacket in my carry-on before taking the escalator to the TSA line. I also loosen my laces before using the escalator so that my sneakers are easy to slip off. Another tip: TSA agents repeat instructions constantly, hundreds of times a day. Sometimes they lose patience and become snappy with these instructions. Passengers just have to let it roll off their backs and consider that the agents have difficult jobs. Never, ever argue with the TSA agent. If they say, "stand on your head, " you have to do it! (only kidding)

[EsotericRavenclaw]

Worst travel mistake I've ever made was wearing a shirt with sequins. When I walked through the scanner my shirt lit up on the screen and I was not only pulled aside for additional screening, they brought me into a seperate room! Took a full 20-30 minutes to be pat down over a shirt with sparkles on it. Never again. This is after being a consistent traveler for many years. Keep it simple.

[nemesis]

I usually take off my belt, watch, wallet, phones, jacket and headphones during the line walk and put everything inside my bag or on the plastic tray they provide, so if necessary, I'll only need to take off my shoes. the only annoying thing is having to take out the notebook

[realamerican]

The one thing I would add is the most important. Be Nice. Being respectful and having good manners helps out a lot. TSA agents are more willing to help you and even give you a pass on somethings if you treat them with respect.