Please allow yourself and your family extra time to get through security - especially when traveling with younger children.

Talk to your children before you come to the airport and let them know that it’s against the law to make threats such as, “I have a bomb in my bag.” Threats made jokingly (even by a child) can delay the entire family and could result in fines.

Speak to your children about the screening process so that they will not be frightened or surprised. Remind them not to joke about threats such as bombs or explosives.

Tell your children how their bags (backpack, dolls, etc.) will be put in the X-ray machine and will come out at the other end and be returned to them.

Let your children know that a Security Officer may ask to see Mom or Dad’s shoes, but that they will get these back as well.