At the airport
Checking In
Commonsense
Important:
Not all travel insurance policies cover Israel. Verify with your agent if Israel is included in the covered countries.
Before going
Check the status of your flight. Most airlines want you to check in at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
Allow plenty of extra time at the airport (generally 2 hours prior to departure). New security procedures have increased the time needed to check-in. Build in more time if traveling with young children, infants or people with disabilities.
Check with your airline to see if curbside check-in is available.
Latest guidelines allow travelers only one carry-on item plus one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, laptop computer, or small book bag-style backpack. Other personal items allowed include coats, child safety seats, diaper bags, books or newspapers, small bags of food and assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and oxygen. These carry-on allowances vary from carrier to carrier. Please confirm what is allowed with your carrier before leaving home.
Do not accept packages from strangers.
Electronic items such as laptop computers and cell phones may be subject to additional screening. Be prepared to power on electronic items for screening personnel. Also, be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so it can be X-rayed separately
Do not joke about having a bomb or firearm. Do not discuss terrorism, weapons, explosives, or other threats while going through the security checkpoint. Security personnel are trained to consider the slightest mention of these topics as a serious threat.
Keep your bags and personal belongings within reach at all times.
Checking In:
All passengers are required to have a valid passport (At least, six (6) months after the day of return).
If you are a carrier of a passport of one of the countries (look at the list) of which an entry visa is required, a valid visa is mandatory.
Be prepared to show passport at the ticket counter, security checkpoint and before boarding the plane.
Do not carry large quantities of cash. Traveler's checks provide personal security and can be replaced.
Wear a non-visible money belt. Transfer money from your money belt to pockets in your hotel room or in a bathroom.
Once you have arrived, keep your airline tickets in a separate, secure location from your passport.
Keep $25-$100 in small bills in your pocket for immediate use.
Leave copies of all your information (credit cards, passport numbers, travelers checks, air tickets) with family or friends at home.
Avoid leaving valuables in plain view in your car. Lock items in your trunk before reaching your destination.
