"The summer travel season has already started," said TSA Federal Security Director Keith Osborn. "Passengers need to arrive at least an hour and a half before their flight is scheduled to depart, especially at peak travel times when they are likely to encounter lines at both the ticket counter and security checkpoint."

According to the TSA, the longest wait times are between 6:00 and 8:00 AM and between 2:30 and 4:30 PM. Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday are the heaviest travel days.

To process through the security checkpoint quickly, TSA recommends passengers:

• Place all prohibited items in checked baggage

• Remove all lighters, knives, scissors, and blades of any type or size from your carry-on baggage.

• Put metal objects, cell phone, or pager in your carry-on bag

• Take out your laptop computer and video camera

• Remove your coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, and sport coats

• Limit the number and type of electronic equipment that you carry with you. This includes cellular phones, paging devices, laptop computers, CD players, electronic toys and games. The necessity of screening these devices will create delays passing through the checkpoint. Whenever possible, place these items in your checked luggage.

For more travel tips, please visit http://www.tsa.gov/ and www.flywichita.com.

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