Hotel & Travel

Airport Safety

Airports are place where travelers are encouraged to use common sense and to keep your well-being in mind at all times. Please also use good judgement in what you carry through security.

Washington D.C. makes the safety of every traveler a high priority. All airports serving Washington D.C. are following appropriate federal guidelines with your comfort and safety in mind. Please be accommodating of security, plan appropriately and, make certain you are carrying the proper forms of identification with you in order to expedite your travel process.

Airlines publish recommendations to travelers regarding when to plan to arrive at your departure airport in plenty of time to check your baggage and board your flight. Please consult with your airline representative and your departure airport information service to learn their recommended guidelines. Follow their guidance to allow yourself enough time to comfortably board your flight.

When riding in a shuttle bus, don't let your luggage leave your side no matter what. The rear compartment can be opened while the bus is stopped at a traffic light.

Place any baggage, laptops, or briefcases on the counter in front of you when you stand at rental car, hotel, and airport ticket counters.

Never leave your bags unattended.

Put all electronics, cash, jewelry, medicine, and important papers in your carry-on luggage.