You don't want to start your honeymoon stressed out in the security line. Unfortunately long lines might be hard to avoid but once you DO get close to the "gate" so to speak here as some tips on getting through pre-flight security.
- Have your documents ready before you get in line: It always surprises me when I see people pulling out their documents WHEN they get up to TSA agent. It's not like most of these people haven't already been in line for 20 minutes or more. Why then do they wait until they get to the agent to then begin digging around in their bags for their passport? Keep your passport, boarding pass and other travel documents in one place, where you can easily find them and give the right documents to the right person as quickly and orderly as you can.
- Choose who you line up behind: The speed in which you can get through the line depends most on the speed of the people ahead of you in the line. You need to do some profiling of the people in front of you before you join a line. Avoid families and the elderly - they take too long to get their jackets, shoes and bags into and out of the scanner. Avoid anyone carrying anything metal (crutches, canes, prams) - there will inevitably be delays in them putting them through the scanner. Avoid large groups of people (school kids, tour groups, sporting groups, air crews) - they will be taking too much time helping each other out and sorting out who owns what. Basically look for other packs of travelling alone and serious looking business travellers.
- Select the right toiletry pack: The obvious advice is do not pack anything in a bottle larger than 3 oz and put them in a clear zip lock bag. But that is a given. Here are 3 other pieces of advice for you. Firstly - carry a spare zip lock bag. If you lose your original or it breaks you will need a spare. Secondly - be selective as to which toiletry bag you use. Thirdly - keep your liquids to a minimum. (ex: Don't pack shampoo- use those provided by the hotel.) F
- Slip ons not laces: Your shoes should be slip ons not lace ups to speed on and off;
- Put everything in your bag: Before you get to the line (ex: at check-in or in the taxi) put your wallet, coins, mobile, blackberry, pens, everything in you pockets into your carry on bag. Don't keep things in your pocket as you will just have to take them out and put them back in again;
- Smile: Security people get frowned at all day. Give them a smile.
- Afterwards - relax and enjoy knowing you're on your way to your honeymoon!
