During the holiday season, lots of travellers book flights to Amritsar from UK (or to anywhere else) resulting hold-ups and chaos and panic that can turn any jolly traveller bitter.
Having to probably unpack, taking shoes off, electronics and laptop out from the bag, walking out, phones, oversized bottles…
There’s a list of tips that you can follow to reduce your time in the waiting and through the panic, reach and be on the plane (flights to Delhi from UK) before it departs.
It starts with planning meticulously. Know what not to pack; so that you aren’t required to unpack later at the airport(before taking flights to Bengaluru from UK). Do not pack prohibited items (as per airport regulations) like oversized liquids, gels, aerosols over 3-4 ounces, any weapons like firearms.
Peak screening hours at TSA falls in between 5 AM to 7 AM and 4 to 6 PM. Average wait time varies but some airlines suggest reaching 2 hours prior to departure.
Once you are inside the airport (for flights to Atlanta from London), it’s time to tackle your line. You could reduce the time significantly by-
Enrolling in pre-check. You can keep your jackets and shoes on. You can even keep your laptops inside your bag as well as liquids under 3-4 ounce.
As you approach your TSA officer, make sure you have correct form of identification such as driver’s license or passport ready. Some airports have new technologies that matches travellers’ IDs to their flight information. So, no need to fumble with finding your boarding pass.
If not enrolled with pre-check; remove your shoes into the bin beforehand.
If the officer is suspicious about your baggage, he will pull out all your belongings to take a second look. Be patient.
Be in a holiday spirit. Be kind to people. So, it’ll make things easier & faster. Take it slow and be nice.