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We are experiencing great changes in the way you, the traveling public, will be using the United States air transportation network. The added requirements of safety and security will impose some new constraints on how to use the aviation system. With that in mind, we are offering the following tips on how to get from the start of your trip to your destination, with as little inconvenience as possible. Most important, GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME AND PLEASE BE PATIENT. Every procedure we are undertaking is in an effort to ensure that your travel is safe, secure, and efficient.
Before Coming to the Airport
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Call your AIRLINE to confirm your flight and departure time.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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Upper Short-Term Parking lot (Departure Level) is open. All vehicles entering will be inspected, as well as baggage in the vehicle.
Lower Short-Term Parking lot (Arrival Level) is open for daytime use on a reduced schedule. Vehicles may NOT be left overnight. All vehicles entering will be inspected, as well as baggage in the vehicle.
Long-Term Parking Garages (Dolphin & Flamingo) are open. Please follow signs. Vehicles, as well as baggage in the vehicles, entering Dolphin & Flamingo Garages are subject to inspection prior to entering.
TIP: Whenever possible, drop passengers and baggage at curbside and then proceed to park to avoid delays caused by vehicle and baggage inspection at entrances to parking facilities.
The availability of curbside baggage check-in is available on an airline-by-airline basis. Please check with your AIRLINE to determine if they are currently offering this service. Curbside pick-up / drop off: Do not leave your vehicle unattended at curbside. All unattended vehicles will be immediately towed at the owner’s expense.
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You will be required to have valid government-issued ID when you check-in for your flight. Please be prepared to show ID as well as boarding cards at each stage of the boarding process.
If you are utilizing an E-ticket or ticket-less travel, please confirm with your AIRLINE what you will need at check-in. You may need to have a specific written confirmation document such as a letter from the air carrier acknowledging your reservation.
At Security Screening
Screening checkpoints are now the responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a Federal agency.
Carry-on baggage will be limited to one bag plus a personal item per passenger. These personal items include a purse, briefcase, laptop or backpack. Passengers and their baggage may be subject to additional screening at the gate.
Only ticketed passengers will be allowed beyond the screening checkpoint. If you have a medical, parental or other specific, verifiable need to accompany a ticketed passenger, please check with your AIRLINE to determine how they would like you to proceed.
All electronic items, such as laptop computers and cellular phones, are subject to additional screening. Please be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that each can be x-rayed separately.
Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing. Remove metal objects such as keys, cell phones, coins, etc. prior to passing through the metal detectors to facilitate the screening process. Putting metal objects in your carry-on bag will expedite the process of going through the metal detector.
For more travel tips, please go to www.TSATravelTips.US. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. The following are some examples of items that will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Prohibited items include: knives (any length), handguns, BB guns toy weapons, swords, pepper spray, baseball bats, hammers, golf clubs, corkscrews, screwdrivers, stun guns, pen knives, straight razors, box cutters. While the above items are strictly prohibited from being carried into the aircraft cabin, many may be transported in checked baggage. If you have any questions, please check with your AIRLINE. Passengers should be aware that the TSA has no provisions for returning banned items to them when they are left at the checkpoints. In addition, those who attempt to bring banned items through the checkpoint are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,100 per violation in addition to criminal penalties.
If you have a medical condition that requires you to carry a needle and/or syringe on your person or in your carry-on baggage, you must also have the medication that requires such injection on your person. The medication must be packaged with a pharmaceutical label or professionally printed label identifying the medication.
Please avoid carrying bottles of liquid through the screening checkpoint. The necessity of screening of these items will increase your check-in processing time. Please plan to purchase any food items you may wish to carry on board the aircraft once you have completed the screening process. Food, gifts and other services are generally available in the concourses beyond screening. If you have special dietary needs, please contact your AIRLINE to confirm the services provided on your flight.
If you are traveling with gifts, whenever possible, plan to wrap them after you arrive at your destination, as they may have to be unwrapped for security inspection. Due to the limitations of carry-on articles, these items should be packed in your checked luggage or shipped ahead via mail.
At all Times
Control all carry-on bags. Never leave anything unattended as it could be subject to tampering. All unattended bags will be removed.
Never carry anything onboard the aircraft for another person, especially for someone you do not know.
Report any unattended packages or baggage anywhere in the airport or on the airplane to airport security personnel or airline personnel.
For information or assistance while at MIA, pick up one of our 24 hour white courtesy phones or visit our Information Center at Concourse E, Level 2, from 5 am to 10 pm. Please keep these tips in mind as you plan your trips and when you arrive at the airport. If we work together we can make the system safe and effective for every traveler. Your Safety and Security is our number one priority. For additional information you may contact us at (305) 876-7000.
FAQ on Air Service - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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