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- Security at Palm Beach PBI Airport
SECURITY at Airport: For the latest Transportation Security Administration travel tips and prohibited items list click on http://www.tsa.gov/public/ or htttp://www.ifly.com/airport-security.
Travel Tips
* Plan to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure time – The extra time is needed to clear the heighten security requirements.
* A government-issued ID (federal, state or local) is required. Be prepared to show this ID at various locations, such as the ticket counter, security checkpoint and gate.
* Passengers must obtain their boarding pass before proceeding to the security checkpoint. Airline boarding passes can be obtained at curbside check-in, ticket counters or automated kiosks located on the third level of the terminal.
* Refer to the TSA permitted and prohibited items checklist on the Website www.TSATravelTips.us to insure a smooth screening process.
* Travelers should clearly mark their bags.
* The number of carry-on bags is limited to one personal item such as a purse or briefcase and one bag (size to fit in overhead bin or under seat).
* Refrain from wrapping packages in checked and carry-on baggage. All wrapped packages are subject to opening by the TSA.
* Only ticketed passengers will be permitted in the concourses – those meeting and greeting travelers can do so by waiting in the pre-security checkpoints, the 2nd level of the concession area. Several restaurants and gift shops are available to the meeters and greeters. Additional meeting and greeting area in Level 1, Baggage Claim.
* Equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage your undeveloped film. Never place film in your checked baggage. Place film in your carry-on baggage or request a hand inspection.
* Long-term parking fills quickly. An advisory sign will signal when lot is full. Tune to 1630AM for parking options.
* Parking is available in the Premium Lot, Short Term and Long Term Parking garages and the Park and Ride Lot. The Park and Ride Lot provides frequent shuttle service to and from the arrival and departure levels.
* Vehicles are strictly prohibited from stopping, standing or being unattended at curbside departure and arrival areas.
* Those travelers requiring assistance should contact their airline and advise of their need in advance.
* All travelers are urged to call their airline before they come to the Airport.
* If you would like to contact the TSA directly, call 866-289-9673
Baggage
* FAA Regulations require that your name appear on all checked baggage.
* Carry medication, keys and valuables with you, not in checked luggage.
* To report lost and/or damaged luggage, take your claim check to the Airline Baggage Services office located in Baggage Claim, Level One.
Children
* Children traveling with ticketed passengers are welcome but the airline providing transportation should be notified when the reservations are made.
* If your child is traveling alone, alert the airline and provide the name, address and telephone number of the person meeting your child at the destination. A responsible adult must accompany the child until boarding. The responsible adult should remain at the airport and confirm the child's flight is in the air before leaving and then monitor the flight's arrival at the destination.
