We at MadMaxMall.com along with all of our travel partners want you to feel confident and safe about your travel plans. As you know, the airport security screening procedures that travelers have become accustomed to have changed due to recent events in the United States. As you prepare to travel under heightened security measures, please adhere to the following checklists to ensure that your travel experience is as smooth as possible.

Before You Travel
How to Pack
Getting to the Airport
Upon Arrival at Airport
At the Security Checkpoint
At the Gate
Onboard the Aircraft
Upon Arrival at Destination

Before You Travel

The airlines have worked closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that airport facilities and aircraft meet all security requirements.

We encourage you to book your airfare with confidence using our Web site. E-tickets remain available and offer optimal flexibility to our customers.

How to Pack

Airport security screening procedures will be significantly more stringent than before. Items in your suitcase that may have passed through before may not be accepted onboard aircraft today.

Complete a personal luggage inventory. Examine everything that you normally pack in your suitcase and evaluate whether an object could be scrutinized by airport security. (This includes items found in manicure kits, etc.) Consider removing anything that could be perceived as threatening, or may raise suspicion at a security screening checkpoint. No knives of any size will be accepted.

Anticipate the possibility that your bag will be opened for a security inspection. Pack efficiently, placing smaller items together in a pouch or bag. Avoid over-packing so that carry-on luggage and checked suitcases can be opened and closed with ease. Make sure that each suitcase has a name tag securely affixed to it.

Bring a government-issued photo identification card (such as a driver's license) or passport to the airport. Customers will not be allowed to check-in without proper identification.

Be sure to bring your e-ticket confirmation to the airport. A printed e-ticket confirmation or paper ticket will be required to go through security. If you do not have one of these documents, you will be required to go to the ticket counter to obtain a copy.

If you are an e-ticket customer, here's how to print a receipt to take to the airport with you:

Access your account at your travel provider.
Select your trip .
Find the "view/print receipt" area.
Print this receipt and take it with you to the airport.

Getting to the Airport

Confirm your flight status before proceeding to the airport. You can do this online at the travel provider site, or by calling the airline directly.  If you learn that your flight has been canceled, call the travel provider immediately.

Expect restricted airport parking.

Arrive early. Customers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least two hours before scheduled departure for domestic flights, and at least two-and-one-half hours before international flights.

Upon Arrival at the Airport

Do not leave your vehicle or baggage unattended. Aircraft security will be completing thorough sweeps of airport properties. Expect to see an increased presence of law enforcement personnel outside and inside the terminal building.

Proceed inside the terminal with your luggage. Curbside check-in and off-airport checked baggage options are no longer available. (10/07/01 Our local airport and some carriers are now allowing curbside check-ins. Check with your local airport and carrier for current information).

E-ticket and paper-ticket customers with luggage to check may proceed to the ticket counter. Be sure to keep your baggage receipts for verification once you reach your destination.

At the Security Checkpoint

Access beyond security is now restricted to passengers and employees only. Have your ticket paperwork available, along with your photo ID. You will not be permitted past the security check-in area without these documents.

As always, prepare to empty your pockets of coins, metal objects, etc.

Be prepared to demonstrate the operation of electronic equipment such as laptops, cell phones, etc.

Please be patient. Do not make jokes about security. Comply with all security instructions.

Be prepared for increased passenger and baggage-security screening. Wand checks and full-body hand searches may be expected.

At the Gate

Leave no bag unattended. Maintain your sense of awareness and keep your possessions with you at all times. Expect to see law-enforcement personnel and dogs.

Keep your ticket paperwork and identification on hand and readily available.

Expect to see teams of individuals board the aircraft before general passenger boarding in order to sweep the aircraft as an added security precaution. These individuals may board the aircraft from inside the terminal building, or may enter and exit via jet bridge stairs.

Pay special attention to announcements. Board the aircraft as directed by gate agents. Do not wait until the last minute to board the aircraft.

Onboard the Aircraft

Expect to see random searches of service personnel, flight crews, and equipment.

Listen to and follow crew instructions at all times. Flight crews are trained to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

Be patient if your departure is delayed. Passenger boarding and baggage loading are being carefully coordinated by the ground handling crew.

Upon Arrival at Your Destination

Proceed through the terminal beyond security. Meeting parties will be restricted to areas outside security checkpoints.  Have your luggage receipts available when retrieving luggage for verification.