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Expert: - 9/12/2003


Question
good morning. could you tell me the procedures briefly involved in traveling by air these days? like do they open or xray your luggage that will be kept below? and are there particular things that you can't bring in your carry on bags? thank you.....tina

Answer
Dear Tina,

Since my reply to your questions will be very long and
exhaustive you can check TSA directives at the following links:

1. Baggage screaning

http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=53

2. Prepare for departure

http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_0075.xml

3. What you can and can't pack

http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_0077.xml

Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

R. Gomes  

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