Mistakes to avoid when going through airport security

Posted by leelindsey on November 11th, 2022

We've all been there in the airport security queue, caught behind the slow-moving person. The frantic, overstuffed, disorganized traveller who appears poorly unprepared for the work at hand. Or maybe you've been that person - bewildered, perplexed, and feeling the fury of the furious passengers in front of you.

Unless you fly private, one of the inescapable aspects of travelling is going through security. At best, it's mundane; at worst, it's chaotic and unpleasant, but it doesn't have to be that way. Below is a list of mistakes to avoid in order to have the most pleasant airport security experience possible.

Mistakes to avoid during airport security

• Arriving Unprepared

If you don't have the necessary documents to board your flight, you won't get very far. Without your boarding pass and/or correct form of identification, you won't be able to get through security. Make sure you have these items on hand (you'll also need your passport if you're travelling internationally), and keep them accessible rather than stuffed in the bottom of your suitcase.

The most important thing is to bring the necessary travel documents, which you should investigate ahead of time. If you're flying internationally, make sure to verify your passport's expiration date as well as the validity criteria of your destination; certain nations need you to travel with a passport that is valid for at least six months.

• Not Packing Properly and Strategically 

When passing through security, one of the worst mistakes you can make is stowing the stuff you'll need in a location that isn't easily accessible. Keep your boarding pass, ID, passport, and phone in your pocket or a bag's exterior compartment so you may immediately access them when needed. Also, keep all of your drinks in one easy-to-remove bag. Place all of your travel documents in a tiny pouch and carry it with you at all times. Remember that you'll need to remove some goods to get through security, so bring luggage that will allow you to effortlessly pack and unpack your computer, phone, tablet, and other electronic devices. Check the volume of your toiletries to ensure compliance with rules, then pre-pack them all together in a Ziploc bag. In addition, make sure that you check Delhi airport departures regulations surrounding what's permitted in your carry-on versus check-in baggage. 

• Packing Prohibited Items

This may seem self-evident, yet an astounding amount of tourists, often inadvertently, bring forbidden items in their luggage. This not only slows down the screening process for everyone, but it also puts you in significant legal danger. If a carry-on bag sets off an alert, it will need to be opened by a TSA officer to be resolved. Remember that during a pandemic, it's critical to minimise touchpoints, so don't bring any prohibited products. To avoid any unnecessary bother, only bring products that you know are allowed in your carry-on luggage and pack your suitcase carefully.

Avoiding these mistakes can help you with easy and hassle-free Delhi airport departures and arrivals.