security info
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted increased security measures at all airports nationwide. The TSA has implemented the following procedures.
Check In Procedures
- Arrive early before your departure
Please allow for extra time needed at the airport to comply with the increased security measures. We recommend you arrive at the airport a minimum of 60 minutes before flight departure time. In larger airports during peak travel times, you may wish to allow additional time to proceed through the screening checkpoint. - Have proper identification and boarding pass with matching full first, middle and last name for travel
All passengers will be required to present a boarding pass along with a valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license or passport) at the security checkpoint in order to proceed to the departure gate. The full first, middle and last name on the boarding pass and the government issued photo ID must be an exact match. Learn more about the TSA Secure Flight program and identification requirements. - Access beyond the security checkpoint is restricted
You may proceed to the gate with unaccompanied minors or passengers requiring assistance, or pick up such passengers arriving at the airport, by obtaining a gate pass at the ticket counter. In order to obtain a gate pass, the reservation record must be documented with the customer's name by a reservationist at the time of booking, indicating a gate pass will be needed. Please allow enough time before departure or arrival to obtain the gate pass.
Baggage Security
- Checked baggage requires additional screening
If you plan to check baggage, due to additional TSA screening requirements, we recommend arriving at the airport 60-90 minutes before departure. Baggage cannot be accepted in larger airports less than 45 minutes prior to departure. Most smaller airports can accept checked luggage up to 30 minutes prior to departure. - No knives, sharp objects permitted as carry-on
Knives and sharp objects are not allowed in carry-on baggage or past the security checkpoint. Any sharp items you may need in your travels, such as knives, razor-type blades and metal scissors with pointed tips and a cutting edge longer than four inches in length, should be packed in your checked baggage.
Personal items such as knitting needles, nail clippers and tweezers are permitted beyond the security check-point and in carry-on baggage. Customers dependent upon syringe-injected medications are permitted to carry on such items.
AirTran Airways appreciates your cooperation and patience with these security measures. For additional information on air travel security, you may wish to visit the TSA website.