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Wrapped Gifts Should Be Checked

POSTED: 1:12 pm CST December 15, 2008
UPDATED: 1:33 pm CST December 15, 2008

It's never too early to start thinking about getting through airport security this holiday season. Before wrapping those presents you plan to carry on the plane, take heed of these tips:

Related: 2008 Holiday Guide | New Year, New You | Survey

  • Do not gift-wrap carry-on items, because you will be required to unwrap them.
  • Wrapped gifts should be packed in your checked bag.
  • Do not carry on remote-controlled toys.
  • Nashville International Airport has the family lanes for anyone who needs some extra time to get through security.
  • The Transportation Security Administration is still enforcing the 3-1-1 liquid rule, so if you have any jams or jellies, they are considered gels. They have to be in 3-ounce containers and must all fit in a clear, one-quart size bag. The TSA is working on upgrading X-ray machines to be able to distinguish between liquid explosives and beverages.

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Will you be traveling by plane this holiday season?

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