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In your pocket or purse:
Passport, visa, ID's, airplane ticket,
calling card, credit card (if necessary),
and a small amount of U.S. money to
use in vending machines.
In your carry-on luggage:
Any prescriptions, (Check with your
doctor to make sure there are no restrictions.
If so, bring written prescriptions to
be filled when you get here.), toiletries
(enough for a couple days in case your
baggage is delayed), a favorite snack,
gum, and something for amusement (an
MP3 player or a book).
What to wear for the trip:
Wear comfortable clothes. Sneakers are
a good choice. A light jacket with inside
pockets is helpful. Don't forget to
wear a watch!
In your suitcase:
Pack only the basics. Don't pack heavy
boots or coats. They take up too much
space and you can get them here.
An extra pair of shoes, socks, underwear,
a few pairs of pants (or a skirt), your
favorite shirts, pajamas, jewelry.
Bring your favorite music, and perhaps
some photos from home to show your new
friends.
Do not bring:
Film (The airport scanners can damage
it.)
Pocket knives, letter openers, razors,
prescriptions that aren't in their original
container, fruits, vegetables, plants,
or aerosol containers like hair spray
or shaving cream.
Enjoy your travels to the great state
of Maine!
Time-Saving Tips
Following these tips will help you reduce
your wait time at the security checkpoint.
Before the Airport:
Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items
to the airport. Visit www.TSATravelTips.us
for a complete list.
Leave gifts unwrapped. They may be
opened for inspection.
Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry, and
accessories that contain metal. Metal
items may set off the alarm on the metal
detector.
Put all undeveloped film and cameras
with film in your carry-on baggage.
Checked baggage screening equipment
will damage undeveloped film.
Carry-on baggage is limited to one
carry-on bag plus one personal item.
Personal items include laptops, purses,
small backpacks, briefcases, or camera
cases.
Place identification tags in and on
all of your baggage. Don't forget your
laptop computer.
At the Airport
Do NOT bring drinks or other liquids
to the security checkpoint unless they
are in paper or polystyrene (e.g. Styrofoam),
sealed or seal-able/spill-proof containers.
Do NOT bring food to the security
checkpoint unless it is wrapped or in
a container. Unpeeled natural foods
like fruit are okay.
Put metal IN your carry-on bag. This includes
jewelry, loose change, keys, mobile phones,
pagers, and personal data assistants (PDAs).
Take OUT your laptop computer. Place
it in a bin, separate from its carrying
case.
Take OFF your outer coat. Place it
in a bin. Suit jackets and blazers do
not have to be removed, unless requested
by the screener.
If your parent wants to accompany
you through the security checkpoint,
he or she will need to get a gate pass/authorization
at the airport ticket counter of your
airline.
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