This past week, I returned home from Mumbai, India after a three week business trip. My voyage was not only memorable because it was one of the longest direct flights I have had to endure (16.5 hours), but I also had to go through three different security checks at the airport which was a world record for me. Although this process can be very frustrating, with a little bit of preparation you can zip in and out in no time. Here are my best tips for getting through security lines as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Manage your layers – What you wear on the day of your trip is an important decision. Layers are a
really great idea to handle the extreme temperatures of hot airports and cold airplane cabins, but they can be quite annoying to juggle on a security line. My technique is to begin peeling off my layers just after leaving the check-in counter. This includes removing and packing away any scarves, hats, coats, and sweaters. Getting prepared this far in advance makes your trip through the line more organized and less apt to lose something.
