The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for creating policies to ensure the safety of passengers on airlines. These policies pertain to a variety of items, including what you are permitted to have in your carry-on and checked baggage, identification requirements and the safe transportation of electronic equipment.
TSA requires all individuals who are traveling on an airplane to show a proper form of photo identification at the security check location in the airport. The identification card must include the passenger's name, his date of birth, gender, expiration date for the card, and have a feature that indicates it is tamper-proof.
If a passenger is unable to supply a form of identification listed in Step 1, she isn't necessarily barred from flying. Instead, she must supply another accepted proof of identification. Some of these documents include a U.S. Passport, a border crossing card, a card indicating a person is a permanent U.S. resident, a military identification card, passport issued by a foreign government, or a tribal identification card.
TSA has a list of items that are not permitted to be carried onto an airplane but can be placed in checked luggage. Flammable and explosive items are not permitted to be transported on an airplane either in your checked luggage or your carry-on. Some airlines may permit the transportation of firearms in your checked luggage, but you must contact them for their individual security requirements.
Liquids in small amounts are permitted on airlines. These are subject to the Three-One-One policy. This policy indicates that all liquids must be contained in containers of three oz. or smaller and all these containers are required to be in a clear Ziploc bag that is 1 quart in size. Items, such as baby formula and breast milk, medication and food are exempt to this policy, but must be in reasonable sized containers.
Batteries should not be placed in your checked luggage. The risk of fires from faulty batteries is the reason for this policy. Damaged batteries are not permitted to be carried onto an airplane as these have increased risk of explosion. Batteries should be contained in packages designed for carrying batteries. If you do not have one, it is advised to place tape over the terminals of the batteries if they are carried loosely in your carry-on luggage.
