Travel Information

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As a result of recent incidents involving aircraft the following rules and procedures are in effect:

TSA will be enforcing the 1 + 1 Bag Rule. Passengers will be permitted to carry on one bag and one personal item (laptop, briefcase, etc).
Passengers should consider placing additional items in checked baggage since this will ensure a more efficient screening process at TSA screening checkpoints.
Passengers are encouraged to have prescription cards for all medications including syringes. Medications should be in original packaging.
Passengers can also expect additional security procedures to be in place including possible "body pat downs."
Passengers should give themselves extra time to check in and proceed through the security checkpoint before their flight, especially during the busy holiday travel season.

Passengers with questions may contact the Transportation Security Administration Coordination Center at (866) 289-9673. Click here to visit the TSA Web site.

The Port Authority and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are dedicated to making your travel experience safe and secure. We’re asking you to take a moment to become familiar with some important security measures. By reviewing them now, you will save time at the airport.

The key to getting through the airport faster is being prepared. Take these steps in order to minimize time at security checkpoints:

Pack luggage in layers (this increases visibility when baggage is scanned)
Ready your boarding pass and ID
Take outer garments and shoes off
Place any loose metal objects in your carry-on
Remove your laptop from your bag and place in bin

Liquids: Keep in mind that liquids are allowed in carry-on luggage only in accordance with the TSA’s 3-1-1 format. Please review this policy.

Prohibited Items: Click here for a list of prohibited items.

Batteries: Click here for more information if traveling with battery-powered equipment.

Food/Gifts: Click here for more information. There are some exceptions to these policies for customers with disabilities and medical conditions.

Visa/Passport Information: Visit the Department of Homeland Security Web site here for more information.

Traveling with Pets

When traveling with pets, pets should remain in their carriers at all times except for service animals. The Port Authority of NY and NJ and our airport partners have provided pet relief areas for customers. These areas are located in the arrivals area of each terminal. Follow the signs in the baggage claim areas or ask a Customer Care Representative for information.

Owners can take their animals to these pet relief areas and allow the pets to relieve themselves. Owners are expected to clean up after their animals with the materials provided in the pet relief areas. Pet owners whose animals have an accident elsewhere in the terminal are expected to clean up after their animals and notify a member of the cleaning crew.

There are no pet relief areas beyond security checkpoints in any of the terminals at the Port Authority airports.

As policies relating to the transportation of pets vary by airline and time of year, we suggest you contact your airlines directly for details.

Trusted Traveler Programs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers expedited travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers who qualify. For information on CBP’s Global Entry Program, click here.

For more information visit: Transportation Security Agency (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)