Access Requirements

At some airports, a boarding pass and ID are required to access sterile areas.  TSA is consolidating passenger screening to the passenger security checkpoints in an on-going commitment to enhance security and improve customer service.   Selectee and most random searches will now be conducted at the checkpoints where TSA staff and screening equipment are concentrated.  Please refer to this list for airports which require both a boarding pass and ID.  Tickets and ticket confirmations (such as a travel agent or airline itineraries) will no longer be accepted at these checkpoints.

Proper Identification

If you have a paper ticket for a domestic flight, passengers age 18 and over must present one form of photo identification issued by a local state or federal government agency (e.g.: passport/drivers license/military ID), or two forms of non-photo identification, one of which must have been issued by a state or federal agency (e.g.: U.S. social security card). For an international flight, you will need to present a valid passport, visa, or any other required documentation. Passengers without proper ID may be denied boarding.

For e-tickets, you will need to show your photo identification and e-ticket receipt to receive your boarding pass.

There are four ways to obtain a boarding pass:

• Go to your airline's ticket counter at the airport
• Use curbside check-in
• Use your airline's self-service ticket kiosk in the airport lobby
• Print the boarding pass from your airline's website

Note: Persons with parental, official, medical business or similar reasons may be able to access the checkpoint, but should check with their airline for required documentation.

Food and Beverage Policy

Spilled food and beverages can damage security equipment and other passengers' belongings. Consequently, there are restrictions on what you can bring with you to the checkpoint.

Food

All food must go through the X-ray machine. Do NOT bring food to the security checkpoint unless it is wrapped or in a container. Unpeeled natural foods like fruit are okay, but half-eaten fruits must be wrapped.

Beverages

You may carry beverages and other liquids in a paper or polystyrene container, (such as Styrofoam), through the metal detector. All other liquid containers, including aluminum, glass, and plastic, must go through the X-ray machine.

Liquid containers sent through the X-ray machine must be in either sealed or seal-able/spill-proof containers.

Examples of permitted containers include: screw-top bottles or cups, baby bottles with nipples, and plastic containers with snap-on lids.

Note: You should consume or dispose of any food or beverage that does not meet these requirements before entering the checkpoint.