Travel Tips

Below you will find a selection of links about air travel. We would like to encourage our passengers to reference these tips and guidelines.

TSA Travel Tips

Prepare For Takeoff - There are preparations you can make before you arrive at the airport to help you move more quickly and efficiently through the new security processes. Here you will find suggestions on what to wear to the airport and how to pack for your trip. We’ve also included a pre-flight checklist to help you Prepare for Takeoff.

General Travel Information - Security checkpoint wait times, TSA claim form for missing or damaged items, locking your baggage, wearing the right shoes.

Travel Preperation Tips - Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.

Persons with Disabilities & Medical Conditions - To assist persons with disabilities or medical concerns, TSA developed screening guidelines after consulting with pertinent groups.  Airport screeners are trained in the methodology needed to ensure secure and comfortable screening at all TSA checkpoints.

Traveling with Children - Every person, regardless of age, must undergo screening to proceed beyond the security checkpoint. Even babies must be individually screened.

Permitted and Prohibited Items - Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons - the so-called “dual use” items. You may not bring these items to security checkpoints without authorization.

FAA Travel Tips

Tips for Traveling with Children - Visit the Federal Aviation Administration web site, “Flying with Children,” to make informed decisions about traveling safely with small children.

Northwest Airline Travel Tips

Note to all passengers: If you do not check in for and board your ticketed flights by the specified time, all segments of your flight itinerary may be cancelled and the value of your ticket may be lost.

Holiday Travel Tips - Important information about travel during the busy holiday season.

Tips for All Travelers - Prepare for a smooth trip from takeoff to touchdown! Get suggestions for traveling comfortably by airplane, traveling with pets or children and more.

Tips for International Travel - Detailed information on visa and documentation requirements for traveling abroad or entering the United States, as well as links to other helpful websites

Children Traveling Alone - Get complete details on Northwest’s program for children flying without an adult.

At the Airport - Learn about recommended check-in times, connecting times and airport security.

Luggage and Carry-On Policy - Information on luggage limits for both checked and carry-on bags, as well as details on Northwest’s Dangerous Goods policy.