Be Prepared. It's a maxim the Boy Scouts have followed for decades, and in this age of national security it is always prudent to be prepared in the event of emergency. The recent threats to international air travel set the world's airports on alert once again, and thanks to their diligence and the efficiency of law enforcement a great tragedy was prevented.
Going forward, airport security forces are called to make sure future threats to our freedom and welfare are nipped in the bud, that we may continue to travel for business and pleasure, and go on with our lives and work. To this end, as we prepare to travel it is always in our best interest to help makes things go easier for fellow passengers and airport personnel. Nobody likes to stand in line at the airport, be it at the ticket kiosk or at the security gates. Here are a few things to remember before you leave: