By order of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm

Things You Should Know

• 3-1-1 for Carry-Ons
• Read our list of prohibited items.
• Mail prohibited items home without ever leaving the line.
• Are you on a watch list?
• Traveling with children?
• Lithium batteries do not pose an explosion hazard.

Customer Service

• TSA Contact Center
• TSA Claims Management Office
• Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP)
• Lost & Found Contact Numbers
• Discrimination
• More �

TSA's Travel Center

• Air Travel
• Highways
• Maritime
• Mass Transit
• Railroads

--------------------------------------------

PASSENGERS MAY NOT HAVE LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY SIZE AT THE SCREENING CHECKPOINT OR IN THE CABIN OF THE AIRCRAFT

Including beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.

Such items may be transported in checked baggage

Passengers may have - Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket. Insulin and essential other non-prescriptive medicines.

Beverages purchased in the sterile area must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.

How every passenger can assist in security:

• Pack lightly, without clutter to facilitate easier screening
• Arrive earlier than usual at the airport
• Cooperate with TSA personnel at checkpoints and with airline personnel at all gates
• Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity and report it to authorities

For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security website.

 Current Hawaii News:

New News   1. FEATURE Domestic Passenger Volume on Par with Prior-Year Levels for the Seven-Day Period   2. HAWAI‘I Current Industry Developments Domestic Air Seat Capacity Projected to Increase Ten Percent Between August and October Jetstar Approved by DOT to Market New Honolulu-Australia Routes Hawaiian and Harmony Announce New Codeshare Agreement 3. NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL Consumer Travel Behaviors One-Third of American Families Scale Back Summer Vacation Plans Due to Higher Gas Prices Survey: Japanese Travelers Look for “Cheap, Near, Short” Vacations this Summer Current Industry Developments ARC:Domestic and International Airfares Increase in July U.S. Airlines Plan To Increase Seat Capacity This Year 1. FEATURE Domestic Passenger Volume on Par with Prior-Year Levels for the Seven-Day Period Despite increased airport security measures nationwide following the alleged terrorist plot involving U.S.-bound airplanes from the U.K., Hawai‘i domestic passenger volume on nonstop flights to the Islands ended the latest seven-day period (August 20, 2006) on par with prior-year levels, according to statistics published by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Domestic passenger volume had been declining since early August versus prior year levels. Domestic performance for the latest seven day period is especially noteworthy, considering that August 2005 figures were some 10.4 percent higher than August 2004 passenger arrivals. Total domestic passenger volume to Hawai‘i (which also includes returning residents to Hawai‘i) is currently down 1.5 percent for the month (through August 20th), though the count is still on pace to reach a record this summer. Nonstop passenger volume from Japan was nine points below prior-year levels for the seven-day period, but not inconsistent with past month’s trends.Japanese passenger volume is currently down 4.8 percent for the month of August (results through August 21). Total domestic and international (excluding Canada) passenger volume was two points below prior-year levels for the week.Through August 20, total passenger volume is 1.9 percent below prior-year levels for August. 2. HAWAI‘I CURRENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS Domestic Air Seat Capacity Projected to Increase Ten Percent Between August and October Domestic air seats are projected to increase 10.3 percent, while international air seats are forecasted to decline 3.2 percent during the three-month rolling period between August and October, compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) analysis of OAG flight schedules: Scheduled non-stop air seats to Hawai‘i from the U.S. West are projected to reach 1.6 million between August and October, up 15.6 percent over prior-year levels.Hawai‘i’s top domestic market, Los Angeles, is expected to see a 3.9 percent increase in seats during the three-month period.However, Hawai‘i’s second largest market, San Francisco, is projected to experience double-digit declines in air seats (-10.7%).Gateways with the highest percentage increases over prior-year levels include: San Jose (+181.0%); Oakland (+152.6%); and Phoenix (+125.4%). Scheduled air seats from the U.S. East are projected to decrease 11.9 percent between August and October.Significant drops are expected to be seen in Cincinnati (-35.1%) and Minneapolis (-20.0%), the MMA’s seventh and fifth largest gateways, respectively.The U.S. East’s largest gateway, Chicago will also experience a double-digit decrease (-18.2%), while the second largest gateway, Dallas, will see a 3.3 percent boost in air seat capacity for the period. Jetstar Approved by DOT to Market New Honolulu-Australia Routes Qantas subsidiary and budget airline, Jetstar, has recently received U.S. regulatory permission to commence marketing its future international long-haul services between Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) to Honolulu.Jetstar hopes to operate five weekly flights to Honolulu (three from Sydney and two from Melbourne) beginning in late November, pending all regulatory approvals.An official commercial launch date to pre-sell and market the new Honolulu service has not yet been confirmed. Hawaiian and Harmony Announce New Codeshare Agreement Hawaiian Airlines and Canadian airline, Harmony Airways, jointly announced a code share agreement and interline electronic ticketing system.The agreement will allow the airlines’ mutual customers to make seamless flight connections between the two carriers, as well as allow consumers to purchase single e-tickets.Harmony’s Canadian consumers, for example, will be able to make interisland connections once arriving in Honolulu.The code share effectively expands Harmony’s route system to Hawai‘i, and allows the company to book flights on Hawaiian Airlines in its worldwide computer reservations system.   3. NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER TRAVEL BEHAVIORS One-Third of American Families Scale Back Summer Vacation Plans Due to Higher Gas Prices A recent survey of 5,000 U.S. households, conducted by TNS for The Conference Board, reveals that one in three respondents (33%) have significantly changed their summer travel plans due to higher gas prices.Of those changing their plans, 74 percent will be driving less; 63 percent will be staying closer to home; 26 percent will postpone their vacation; 26 percent will shorten their vacations; and 25 percent will cancel their vacation plans altogether due to the rise in gas prices (multiple responses allowed).The Conference Board notes that the survey was conducted before the alleged terrorist plot against flights between the U.K. and U.S., and states that Americans’ summer travel plans may be further impacted by the recent threat. Survey: Japanese Travelers Look for “Cheap, Near, Short” Vacations this Summer According to a “Long Holiday Travel” survey conducted by Tokyo-based goo Research, an increasing number of Japanese consumers are planning their summer travel around three main criteria: 1. Cheap (tour prices); 2. Nearby (destination selection); and 3. Short (duration of travel), reported Travel Journal International.Of the over 2,000 Internet respondents, 70.0 percent stated that they wanted to travel this summer season, of which 78.5% have selected domestic Japanese destinations.The survey also notes a rise in vacations of “three days or less,” and “four to six days,” due mainly to a slight decrease in the average number of travel days this year compared to 2005.Survey results also suggest that consumers’ travel budgets have also dropped compared to last year. The share of Japanese travelers visiting Hawai‘i, Saipan and Guam has fallen to 2.7% this year (from 3.4% in 2005), according to the survey Other top destinations, aside from domestic Japan, by share are as follows: Asia, 9.5% Europe, 4.6% U.S. Mainland, Canada 2.8% Hawai‘i, Saipan, Guam, 2.7% Australia, New Zealand, 0.9% CURRENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS ARC:Domestic and International Airfares Increase in July The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) released its July 2006 operating statistics, showing that sales totaled $5.8 billion, up eight percent over July 2005.Total airfares increased in July compared to the same month last year with a strong growth in both domestic fares (+9.0%) and international fares (+7.0%).E-ticketing transactions were significant in July, with 95.6 percent of all ARC transactions being paperless during the month.Results represent ARC’s processing and settlement of travel agency and CTD sales transactions on behalf of 147 airlines and railroads. U.S. Airlines Plan To Increase Seat Capacity This Year For the first time since summer 2005, U.S. airlines are scheduled to increase domestic seat capacity on a year-over-year basis, according to a USA Today report.Passengers should expect to see a two percent increase in domestic seat offerings in November 2006 compared with November 2005, and a three percent increase in December 2006 compared to the same month last year.The report suggests that the increase in seat capacity reflects the airline industry’s optimism for future profits and may lead to lower airfares. Mahalo!

What Can I Bring? (Check TSA website for updates)

On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols.

Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

Prohibited Items Brochure

� Click here to download our prohibited items brochure (pdf, 116kb)

With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
3. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):

• Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
• All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
• Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
• Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
• Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
• Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are allowed reasonable amounts over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to perform the following:

1. Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
2. Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.

We have also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current rules (see above) for carry-ons apply. For more details, get the 3-1-1 for carry-ons.

A printable version of the prohibited items listing is available. Prohibited Items List (PDF 164 KB)

To effectively communicate important security information, we translated these changes into a variety of languages. Security Information In Other Languages

You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.

We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.

In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.

To help you understand and navigate the new security measures, please click one of the webpages below.

• Know Before You Go Travel Card (PDF 528 KB)
• Bag And Zip For A Short Trip (PDF 2.8 MB)
• The Right Bag For Your Carry-on (PDF 1.2 MB)
• Screening Step-By-Step (WMV 3 MB)
• Female business traveler (WMV 3 MB)
• Male business traveler (WMV 3 MB)
• Traveling with a baby or small child (WMV 3 MB)
• Travelers with special needs (WMV 3 MB)

It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel policy will be made in the near future.

This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.

Back To Top

Makeup & Personal Items

Back To Top

Medication & Special Needs Devices

Back To Top

Electronic Devices

Back To Top

Sharp Objects

Back To Top

Sporting Goods

Back To Top

Guns & Firearms

Back To Top

Tools

Back To Top

Martial Arts & Self Defense Items

Back To Top

Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items

Back To Top

Food & Drinks

Back To Top

Other Items

US Airways To Publish New Fare Classes
US Airways today announced it will publish new fare classes on Sept. 1 as its first step toward consolidating reservation systems with America West Airlines. The new fare classes—which replace separate ones used by each carrier with an "identical fare hierarchy"—impact all travel beginning Sept. 20, even on flights booked before Sept. 1.

Buyers Wary Of Costs From Distribution Fallout
Travel buyers are most concerned with the pricing implications of airlines', global distribution systems' and travel management companies' efforts to shake up the corporate travel industry's distribution dynamics, according to a National Business Travel Association survey of 237 travel managers released today.

US Airways Joins Distribution-Fee Bandwagon
US Airways has joined American, Continental, Northwest and United airlines in preparing a $3.50 fee on air segments booked through nonpreferred channels. Like its competitors, US Airways said the fee will be assessed beginning Sept. 1.