If you’re flying for Christmas and you expect to arrive toting a Santa-like sack of wrapped gifties, think again. The TSA wants you to know that they retain the right to open all presents to get at any suspicious looking articles inside. For you harried travelers who think you won’t have the time to wrap once you arrive, just imagine how bad the security lines will get when every other body through the checkpoints leads to a teary scene between an indignant gift-wrap artisan and the frazzled guards. It’s also worth remembering that carry-on restrictions are still in effect regarding all liquids, and some foods. Your Jell-O mold and festive bottle of booze aren’t going to make it unless there’s only three ounces of them. You can find the TSA’s run-down of holiday travel rules and recommendations here, including their somewhat helpful “311” mnemonic:

* Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers three ounces or less,
* Items must be put in a one quart, clear plastic zip-top bag, and
* Only one zip-top bag per passenger.

(via inFlightHQ)

Previously:
– “Traveling for Thanksgiving”
– “TSA Eases Ban on Liquids in Carry-On Luggage“