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The clock is ticking on a major deadline that could impact your upcoming travel plans.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security previously announced that passengers traveling through airports without a Real ID would be charged a fee of $45, and the deadline for that change is quickly approaching.
Flying has seen tons of changes this year that we didn’t necessarily see coming.
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You no longer have to take off your shoes when going through security, it’s possible the amount of liquid allowed in your bags could change (they’re looking at it — we’re crossing our fingers it’ll happen!), and we saw Orlando Airport (MCO) add in dedicated Family Lanes and Honor Lanes for U.S. military members and their families. However, there’s ANOTHER change that’s now taking place at airports across the United States, and it’ll cost you some money you weren’t expecting to spend if you break the rule — not flying with a REAL ID? Well, now it’ll cost you.
When it comes to flying, there are a lot of rules you need to know in order to travel. There are rules about luggage, of course (for example, most airlines only allow a personal item and a carry-on bag). Then there are rules about liquids (although that could change soon for some).
MCO Airport Security
There’s also an optional rule about biometrics, and yes, you can opt out, but if you do opt in, you’ll have your face scanned. This happens at the TSA security checkpoint, but believe it or not, this can also be something you see when you board an aircraft.
When you’re flying, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what exactly you need to do during your security screening.
TSA lines at MCO
This is especially true now that some long-standing TSA rules are changing, such as not taking off your shoes anymore, but rules still vary from airport to airport. At some airports, you don’t need to take anything out of your bag, including liquids and electronics, while at others, those rules still apply. However, one thing is for sure — you CANNOT travel with this one hair tool, and if you do, you could be fined THOUSANDS of dollars.
Air travel is pretty stressful. Not only do you have to worry about long security lines and making it to your gate on time, but there are also the inevitable delays that happen, too. Airports aren’t exactly calming.
Traveling with pets is stressful
Now imagine you’re a dog or a cat and you’re being taken through an airport. You have to go through security with a ton of strangers checking you out, and there are a lot of other people around. It can be SCARY. That’s why your human needs to know the #1 rule about traveling with pets, especially when dealing with TSA security.
We can’t believe we’re even saying this, but the TSA is pleading with people to please “stop hiding animals in weird places on your body” after a woman was caught trying to smuggle two turtles in her bra.
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In a social media post, TSA shared that a woman attempted to “take a pair of twin snappers” with her through airport security, and sadly, one of the turtles did not survive.
Flying is almost constantly changing, which can make things confusing, but don’t worry, we’re here to help!
MCO Airport
Some big changes are coming to TSA, and while they’re about to make all our lives easier when traveling, it’s going to take some getting used to. The 3.4 ounce liquid rule could be on the chopping block, BUT it’s official now that at most airports, you no longer have to take your shoes off. However, we’re already seeing this is causing some BIG issues rather than solving them.
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