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

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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."

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.

I suffer from anxiety when traveling so I am always 3 hours early to my flight, so I don’t feel rushed. I still get anxious going through TSA but better with lots of time

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!

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!! 😂😂

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a caregiver for an older parent, I-can share Another thing people may have an issue with . Incontinence products. They are bulky and triggers tsa to take a closer check. If possible wear a lighter product through TSA and then go to the closest restroom to use -put on -the heavier product before boarding.

When flying to Israel a few years ago, I did not set off an alarm but had to be interviewed at Heathrow after coming from US. They ask all kinds of stuff “How did I get to the airport?” “Where was I staying?” “How was I getting to the hotel from the airport?” They asked pretty rapidly, repeated some things, misstated my previous answers. I just stayed calm, even though it was rather daunting.

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”!

This tip is from a San Francisco native, and is more for tourist comfort AFTER arrival. If you are visiting San Francisco in the summer months, pack as if for Fall/early winter in other areas. Bring layers. Do not expect to be touring in shorts, sandals, and tank tops; you will be uncomfortably cold. There is a lot of damp fog and cold wind from May through early August. We get our nicest weather in September/early October.

I have gotten TSA down, I wear a vest with lots of pockets. The vest has ALL my documentation in the pockets. I have everything else in a carry-on backpack. In the top of the backpack is the toiletries bag, to pull out. I take off my belt while waiting in line. That goes in the basket with the vest. I don't have slip-on shoes because I don't have space, but they would help. Deboarding the plane I just head directly to the car rental or out the door. 🎉

my travel tip is after going through security, I pick up my gray bin(and bag) and walk to a bench. i can then take my time placing items back into pockets, tie my shoes, and breath before walking to my gate. it just takes a few steps to return the gray bin back to the stack. thank you. i have enjoyed AND used many of your tips for a few years now.