Recess with Sydney Scott

Getting through security at the airport—Sydney makes it easy. This month, Sydney gives you tips to help you breeze through the TSA’s security at any airport.

 
There are two main tips: dress appropriately, and pack what you don’t absolutely need in your checked baggage. Here's the breakdown in four easy steps:

1. Keep it simple. The less accessories and metal hardware on your body and clothes, the better. Think about everything from hair barrettes, to sunglasses, to jewelry, belts, and even underwire bras. If you can avoid it—do so. And something you might not think about—body-piercings. Some security check points may require you to remove them in private, so maybe you want to do that before you get to the airport.

2. Shoes must come off—no exceptions. So try to wear shoes that easy on/of, like slips on or no-tie sneakers.

3. Pack your coats, jackets and sweaters in your checked baggage or in your carry on, because you will have to take it off when you go through security.

4. Liquids over 3 ounces must be packed in your checked baggage. Any liquids under 3 ounces must be packed in a clear bag and shown to TSA officers when you go through security. Keep it easy and try not to bring liquids on board at all. It will speed up your security check in.

 
The more you plan to un-clutter before you get to security, the quicker and less stressful your airport security experience will be.