BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA – The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport expects to see a significant number of travelers in and out of the airport this upcoming weekend traveling to the championship game in Pasadena. To help minimize delays and make the travel process easier and more enjoyable for all our passengers, the Airport Authority offers the following travel tips.
Plan Ahead
( Make reservations and choose your seat assignments ahead of time. Boarding passes may be printed from your home computer up to 24 hours prior to departure. Consult your airline website for complete instructions.
( Daily parking is available in the Airport Parking Deck or in the remote parking for $12/day. Free shuttle service is available from remote parking lot. Follow roadway signs to either lot.
( Dress for travel. Wear comfortable clothing, jewelry or other accessories that don’t contain excessive metal, such as decorative zippers and buttons or large belt buckles. Remember that a thorough screening may include an x-ray inspection of footwear. Wearing easily removable shoes helps move you through screening quickly. Suggested footwear includes flip-flops and thin-soled sandals without metal.
Pack Smart
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Empty your bag and make sure to check TSA’s list of prohibited items before you begin to pack. Lighters, scissors and small knives are among the items that cannot be placed in your carry-on bag. Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked bags. For a comprehensive list, go to www.tsa.gov.
( Place all medicines, undeveloped film and cameras with film as well as valuables, such as jewelry, laptop computers, and cash in CARRY-ON baggage.
( Pack an organized carry-on bag using layers. a layer of clothes, then electronic, more clothes, and then any heavier items. This will help transportation security officers see what’s in your bag. For more information on best packing practices, go to www.tsa.gov.
( Use TSA-approved locks on checked luggage or secure zippers with disposable zip ties. Special TSA-approved locks can be purchased from luggage retailers.
Arrive Early
( Travelers are urged to arrive at least two hours prior to departure time to allow for luggage check-in and security screening. All passengers including privately chartered flights will need to follow the screening process and guidelines for traveling.
