The Transportation Security Administration urges Summer travelers to plan ahead, leave lighters at home and follow simple travel tips

May 2006 (Medialink) -- The summer travel season is here, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it has prepared its workforce and airport operations to ensure the highest levels of security and customer service for travelers. Airports and major airlines anticipate 200 million air travelers nationwide between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
 

Despite increased summer air travel, peak wait times at the busiest airports in the country generally remain consistent during summer months. Passenger preparedness for the security process can have an impact at the checkpoint. TSA security officers intercept more than 1.2 million prohibited items each month, including approximately 30,000 lighters a day. To help ensure a safe and convenient flight, TSA reminds passengers to plan ahead and visit www.tsa.gov for travel tips, airport-by-airport wait times during peak hours, and a detailed list of prohibited items.