Tips for smooth sailing on the Sky Harbor

Phoenix – While the Arizonans drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for spring break, the officials share tips to smoothly overcome safety.

The spokesman for Transport Security Administration (TSA), Patricia Mancha, explained during a media event this week why it is important for travelers to start with a clean slate while packing.

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“Start with an empty bag so that you have no forbidden objects. Every time we find one, people say: “I forgot that it was in my pocket.” That is the number one excuse, ”she said.

Sky Harbor took fourth place in the country for the number of firearms that were confiscated in security checks in 2024 and intercepted 247.

Find out the TSA fluid policy for a lighter travel mirror trip

Mancha also gave the passengers advice that is confused about TSA's liquid policy.

“If you spill it, distribute it, water or pump it, it is considered a liquid and limited to 3.4 ounces,” she said. “So, avocados, you can bring as many as you want to your hand luggage. As soon as they become guacamole, they are limited to 3.4 ounces. “

Forbidden articles can lead to passengers lose time or miss their flight as a whole. Mancha asks the travelers to check the TSA guidelines in advance.

If travelers have specific questions about whether an article is allowed, all social media website of the agency have an “ASK -TSA” function. Mancha said that an uniformed officer usually answers within an hour to inquiries with an average response time of less than three minutes.

You can find a complete list of elements that are not permitted via security control points on the TSA website.