{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.carper.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ca710796-a487-4d69-ae8b-72ff71532bec", "Sen. Carper Reminds Delawareans of Holiday Air Travel Tips", "2013-11-20", "2013", "2013-11", "Democrat", "House", "DE", "Thomas Carper", "C000174", "www.carper.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WILMINGTON, Del. \u2013 Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del), chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, reminds Delawareans about the steps they can take to be prepared for airport security this holiday season. The Transportation Security Administration screens approximately 1.8 million passengers daily at more than 450 airports across the country. During the 12-day Thanksgiving travel period, 25 million people are expected to travel by air, a 1.5 percent increase over 2012.\r\n\u201cTraveling to visit family and friends for the holidays should be a hassle-free experience,\u201d said Sen. Carper. \u201cBy checking TSA\u2019s guidelines in advance, travelers can expedite the security screening process and enjoy their trip.\u201d\r\nPassenger preparedness can have a significant impact on wait times at security checkpoints nationwide. To alleviate misunderstandings at the security checkpoint, TSA is reminding travelers of the following tips:\r\n \r\n3-1-1 for liquids: Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less and all bottles must fit in 1 quart size plastic bag and placed in a bin for screening.\r\n \r\n \r\nGifts: While wrapped gifts are allowed, security officers may need to unwrap a gift to resolve an alarm. TSA recommends passengers wrap gifts after their flight or ship them ahead of time to avoid the possibility of having to open them during the screening process. Small snow globes are allowed in carry-on luggage when packed in a passenger's plastic 3-1-1 bag.\r\n \r\n \r\nFood: Food items such as pies and cakes are permitted, but may require further inspection.\u00a0If travelers are not sure if a food item is considered a liquid or gel, it is best to pack the item in checked baggage or ship it to a destination in advance. For more detailed information, visit: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-food-or-gifts\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nCheck for prohibited items: Travelers can use the \u201cCan I bring my...\u201d app on www.TSA.gov or www.TSA.gov/mobile to check what items are allowed/not allowed in carry-on and checked luggage. Smartphone users can easily download the \u201cMy TSA\u201d app to quickly find helpful information about TSA policies and procedures.\r\n \r\n \r\nPrepare for security: Have a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID and boarding pass out and remove liquids and large electronics, including laptops, from carry-on baggage. Remember to remove shoes, outerwear, and bulky jewelry and empty pockets. Place valuable items in a carry-on bag.\r\n \r\n \r\nTSA\u2019s Wounded Warrior Screening program: This program allows expedited screening and curb to gate service for this trusted group of citizens. Wounded warriors or their care coordinators can contact TSA Cares toll free at (855) 787-2227 with details of the itinerary once flight arrangements are made with the airline. In addition, at airport checkpoints nationwide, U.S. service personnel in uniform with proper identification, whether traveling on official orders or not, are not required to remove their shoes or boots unless they alarm the technology.\r\n \r\n\r\nFor further questions about TSA procedures and upcoming travel, or to provide feedback or voice concerns, please call the TSA Contact Center (TCC) at (866) 289-9673.\u00a0 Travelers or families of passengers with disabilities and medical conditions may call the TSA Cares helpline toll free at (855) 787-2227, 72 hours prior to traveling with any questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.carper.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=ca710796-a487-4d69-ae8b-72ff71532bec"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9090299718081951, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}