How to Avoid Additional Screening at Airport Security Lines

Step1
PACK IN LAYERS.

Packing your suitcase in layers can save a lot of time when passing through security checkpoints. The United States Transportation Security Administration recommends that you separate items like electronics between layers of clothing. This will help prevent your luggage to be pulled aside and searched by hand. When the contents of a bag are disorganized, the x-ray machine cannot decipher the items apart and is cause for suspicion.
Step2
DO NOT WRAP GIFTS BEFORE TRAVELING.

If a gift fails the first security screen and has reason to be searched, it will need to be unwrapped. Your wrapping will most likely be damaged when the gift is searched. Wait until you reach you destination before wrapping a gift.
Step3
BE AWARE OF METAL YOU ARE WEARING.

To avoid additional pat-down searches by security personel, be careful what you wear when passing through airport security. Body piercings, metal belt buckles, hair pins, and even underwire bras can set off the metal detectors. These things take time to remove and send through the x-ray machine individually. Just avoid the hassle and remove your metal when you travel.

Step4
WATCH YOUR MOUTH.

Even though a joke may be harmless or you may just be trying to lighten the mood, NEVER make any joke or remark that may in any way be considered a threat. Air travel makes many people nervous, and airports have become high-security areas. If the security staff finds your comment threatening or inappropriate, they will pull you aside and may cause you to be late or even miss your flight. Just keep quiet and cooperate with airport security staff.