Extra batteries not allowed in checked baggage

Effective January 1, 2008: Spare lithium batteries (extra batteries not installed on devices) are no longer be allowed in checked baggage.

It's best to keep batteries and equipment with you (or in your carry-on bags) not in your checked baggage.

• Read more about extra batteries

Get there early

Always arrive at the airport two hours before departure time for domestic flights and three hours before departure time for international flights.

Also, if you're traveling out of Atlanta, Buffalo, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Maui, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Washington (Dulles), Seattle and Orlando, you are required to check in at least 45 minutes before departure.

TSA ID requirements

• Acceptable IDs
• ID requirements

Check in online

You can check in online up to 24 hours prior to departure. Just print your boarding pass from home and check your bags when you get to the airport. Or, use the kiosks to check in once you get to the airport.

Check your flight status

Check your flight status online or text your flight number to TEXTUS (839887). We'll text you real time flight and gate information.

• Go to usairways.com/mobile for more information

Pack carefully

• FAA policy allows one piece of luggage and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) per person. All carry-on bags must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.
• Don't put batteries, medicines, keys or important documents in your checked bags. Keep them with you in your carry-on bag.
• If you're packing for a long trip, be aware of excess, oversize and overweight baggage.

Liquids in your carry-on baggage

Take a few minutes to learn about what to expect at the airport. Travel size liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage if they are in containers that are 3.4 oz (100ml) or smaller.

• Learn more about TSA policies

How:

• Pack your 3.4 oz. (100ml) containers in a single, clear, one-quart zip-top plastic bag. Empty containers (that could contain liquids) are not allowed; and neither are partially used larger containers.
• Only one one-quart plastic bag is allowed per passenger, and the contents of the bag must fit comfortably inside.

A few examples:

• Toothpaste
• Beverages
• Creams
• Hair products
• Sun screen
• Mascara/lip gloss

The TSA liquid policy applies to gift items as well as toiletries. Ship them ahead of time or put them in your checked baggage.

A few examples:

• Jam
• Salsa
• Snow globes
• Liquid soaps
• Perfumes