Q&A for How to Go Through Airport Security Smoothly

Most likely, airport security will ask you to put your iPad and other electronic devices (laptops etc.) into the tray, though this varies by airport. Some will allow them to stay in your bag.

You could call the airline to make sure or tell security when you arrive to make sure they know what to do. It will most likely depend on if there are metal brackets on your partial or not.

Most Airport have boarding pass scanners. If you want to get your electronic boarding pass you need to have the respected carrier's app on your phone.

If you are flying internationally, you must have a passport. If it is a domestic flight (within your own country) you generally will not need ID.

You can request to have a pat down to avoid an x-ray, because x-rays can affect the programming of the pace maker. You could survive it, but I wouldn't suggest it.

Anything with a prescription needs to travel in the bottle with the appropriate label on it. Things like Benadryl or Tylenol don't have to be in their proper containers, but it's better if they are.

No, it shouldn't cause any problems with the scanners, but if you're concerned, get a note from your doctor explaining the circumstances prior to your trip.

Only if it is visible. It will be easier for all involved, however, if it goes into the basket for those few moments. If you ask the guards, they will make sure it goes through and is returned to you immediately after you pass through the detector.

You should talk with your cardiologist. He or she should be able to guide you in the right direction.

Yes, but be prepared to be checked. Large amounts of loose coins cause a problem, if you have some, put them in a plastic bag and run them separately. It will speed up the screening process.

Yes, just make sure to put it on the conveyer belt or in one of the provided bins.

Start by gathering any types of ID you might possibly have (passports, driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, etc.). Then check on the TSA website for what forms of ID are acceptable. If you do not have an acceptable form of ID, contact the TSA or the airport as they may be able to give you special instructions. It's possible you will be unable to fly at all without a valid form of ID.

Your iPod Nano will likely have to go into the tray, along with other electronics such as your laptop and cell phone, so keep it in your pocket for easy access would probably be best.

If it goes off, just tell the security people, and they will make sure that is the only metal on you, and let you go through.

Yes. Remove all jewelry. If you don't, the alarm will sound and you will hold everyone up behind you and/or TSA will single you out for additional security checks.

This depends on its size. The larger it is, the more likely you will have to show it.

Hearing aids are usually not a problem when going through airport security, but you should be ready to remove yours just in case.

No, you cannot. You may be fined, or worse. Plants are not supposed to be brought over or sent to foreign places due to foreign invasive species.

On the TSA's website, it should describe the dos and don'ts of what you can and can't bring on an aircraft. Small gels should be fine, but larger liquids such as water bottles should be emptied and thrown away before entering screening.

Just tell them about it. They know how to handle these things.

No.

If your license is expired, then it's likely that it will not be considered an acceptable form of ID. You will need to either renew your license or find another form of ID to take to the airport if you want to catch your flight.

The beginner earring studs that you are supposed to start with don't cause any security problems. If the metal detector does happen to beep, you can explain that you are wearing earrings that cannot be removed.

Put your cell phone in the bin when you go through the X-ray. Do not walk through the scanner with it in your pocket or in your hand.

Yes.

Put them through the scanner. It reduces your chances of being held up by TSA security.

You will have to take the camera out of your bag and have it scanned along with any other metal things, such as keys, studded belts and cell phones.

Usually, you are only required to remove shoes. If the agent has reason to suspect you, however, then he might ask you to remove your socks.

You have to complete an application for the program. You can also make an appointment for the application center or online. At the application, bring documents and do fingerprinting and pay the 85 dollar fee.

I have titanium hardware in my face and I have never set off a metal detector. That being said, you should carry a card with you from your Ortho or any physician stating the presence of this metal.