No one enjoys going to the airport. There’s long lines, possible delays and just the added stress of traveling in a plane. No matter how much you hate flying or going to the airport the absolute worst part of flying has to be airport security. For the very lucky few, airport security is a breeze. There’s very few people waiting, your bags are checked and you are on your way to waiting for your flight. Not everyone is as lucky as those travelers. Here are just a few tips to helping a traveler get through security a bit quicker and without any delays.

Be prepared. There is a list of all documents, IDs and other information that will need to be presented at security check point. Do not wait till the last minute to start rooting around your backpack for your ID or worry about where you left your boarding pass. Have all these out and waiting for when it is your turn in security will help avoid any type of delays.

Plan ahead with carry on items. Every traveler that flies on a plane will have to go through airport security. Even the pilots go through security. So plan ahead for the security check point. Make sure that all items are packed according to flight guidelines and that you are following all the rules. It is a good idea to check ahead of time to see what the rules are and that you are following them. Not following the carry on rules is the number one cause for security delays. When you don’t follow the rules, security has to screen you, your carry on and any other items you may have. This wastes your time and other travelers time as well.

Airport security won’t be going away any time soon. When you travel make sure that you are fully prepared for the security checkpoint and you’ll experience the least amount of delays possible. Remember being a prepared traveler will save you time and frustration!