With schools wrapping up for the academic year, the sunny mountains and warm beaches are calling. During the busy summer travel period – which is almost here – TSA will screen millions of passengers and crew. If you’re planning a getaway in the next couple of months, we have a few helpful tips to get you ready for your airport departure.

When you start packing, make sure you place the following items in your checked luggage:

Then, you can pack these travel-friendly items in your carry-on bag:

Need additional information on an item not listed above? Search for your item on TSA.gov using the “What Can I Bring?” feature.

A few last reminders to make your travel in and out of SUN seamless:

Arrive prepared: Allow yourself plenty of time to get through security and to your gate – ideally, 2+ hours before your morning flight out of SUN; calculate time for parking (otherwise, have a friend drop you off!), to print your boarding pass, check your baggage, and get through the security checkpoint.

Note that TSA is here to help: Send your questions to the AskTSA team via Twitter or Facebook Messenger. Their team is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on weekends and holidays.

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