First Time Flying?
You've booked your trip... you're all excited to go see Grandma.
But you're a little uncertain. You haven't flown in years (maybe
never?), and you need help to determine what's involved to get to
the Columbus Airport, check in for your flight, get through
security (quickly-without incident), get to your gate, and have a
smooth flight to your next destination.
Don't
fear, we have some helpful tips to get you to and through airports.
Keep in mind, each airport is different, so things like parking and
their daily rates, the layout of terminals and gates, and the
general number of available airport services, such as restaurants
and stores, will be very different between the various airport
facilities.
Preparing for your Trip
Before you Leave. If this is your first time flying, or it has
just been a while, follow these tips to be best prepared before you
leave for the airport.
What to Pack
Restricted Items - things you can take with
you. Due to the heightened security measures
after 9/11 and following the exposed plot in the UK during the
summer of 2006, the agency who regulates airport security, the
Transportation Safety Administration, or TSA, has revised its
guidelines numerous times. Clearly there are items that were and
always will be prohibited, such as firearms, explosives, dangerous
chemicals, etc. (seems like common sense, right?). But if you want
to know if you can take that sewing needle on-board, of if your 2
gallon jug of hair gel will make it past airport security, its best
to check on the latest advisory directly with the TSA, at www.tsa.gov.