Preparing for your Trip

Things you can do before you go to the airport

There are a number of things you can do before you get to the airport to make your experience at the airport and at the pre-board screening (PBS) checkpoint more efficient:

• Check with your airline or travel agent to determine how early you should arrive at the airport. Recommended check-in times differ by airline and destination;

• Check with your airline or travel agent to determine how many pieces of carry-on and checked baggage you are allowed to bring with you;

• Remember to bring your airline ticket and valid Government-issued photo ID. Government-issued photo ID includes valid driver's license and passport. For international flights, remember to bring your passport. If you have any questions or concerns regarding travel documentation, please contact your airline;

• Be sure to tag your baggage, including carry-on baggage and portable computer. For security reasons, you should try to use your business address whenever possible;

• Some passengers with implanted electronic medical devices, particularly cardiac pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators and infusion pumps, may be affected by screening equipment at the pre-board screening checkpoint and may request a physical search of their person. Please bring medical information verifying your condition. For more information, please consult our Special Needs section;

• It is recommended that medication be placed in your carry-on baggage. Please ensure that it is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label);

• If you have any Special Needs, please consult with your airline to make any necessary arrangements.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Consult the Permitted and Non-Permitted Items list to ensure you have not packed items that are not allowed to be transported by air.