I moved in the US in April 2007 and since then I travel quite a bit. Here are some tips if you are flying within the 50 states.
1. Since 9/11 traveling by air changed in a flick of a switch around the world especially in the US. So make sure you have a VALID government issued photo ID or a valid passport if you are visiting the US. Just make sure you have this valid documents always handy.
2. Know your airport. Guess what's the busiest airport in the US? If you're thinking of New York or LAX, well you are wrong. It's Atlanta Hartsfield Airport in Georgia for passenger and Chicago O'Hare for cargo. Be there an hour early before departure. Anticipate traffic and weather to avoid long security lines
3. When I was in Atlanta for a business trip, I tried catching an earlier flight to Chicago only to see the longest security line I've ever fell in! (No kidding! ) Good thing I checked in online and have my electronic boarding pass on my iPhone! They have a different queue for a techie person like me! (No line!) So, if you have a smartphone get an electronic boarding pass. I am very sure that Delta Airlines offers this kind of service. Also take advantage of online check in, it opens 24 hours before departure. Be smart, check in online even if you have check in bags because these days they have a counter called bag drop where you literally just drop your bags and get your baggage claim tags.
4. 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume a traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure. Make sure all your toiletries are travel sized. Don't bring your bathroom with you. http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm
5. Wear sandals if you're not on a business trip or slip on shoes, trust me it will make your life easy when you go through the security line.
6. Empty your pockets! Put them inside your carry on bag and avoid putting them on the tray basket. A lot of passengers lose their valuables at security area because they simply forget! I know someone who works at the airport who found two left behind iPod touch in 2 separate occasions. Learning a lesson shouldn't be costly.
7. Lastly travel light! Avoid bag fees and the chance of losing your bag especially if you have a very short connection time.
“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson
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