Arrive early.
Keep your travel documents accessible.
Stay organized.
Listen to instructions.
Answer questions honestly.
And remember that additional screening is not, by itself, an accusation of criminal activity.
If you repeatedly experience travel-screening problems and believe you need assistance, you can explore official traveler-redress channels rather than relying on speculation from social media.
Most importantly, don’t let four letters on a boarding pass convince you that your trip is already going wrong.
They may simply mean that your journey through airport security is going to take a little longer than expected.
Take a breath.
Follow the process.
And keep moving toward your gate.
The plane is still waiting for you.
