31 Incredibly Useful Tips Every Anxious Traveler Needs to Know

14. Plan ahead to make going through security as easy as possible.

“I never want to be that one person holding up the line taking off your fancy ass lace up boots or whatever. Wear flip flops, light T-shirt, remove all jewelry (though I’ve been informed small rings and necklaces are ok), and check your pockets for change and balled up tissues that might set off the scanner. Don’t roll up your jeans or have them bunched up at the ankles since that can prompt an extra search too. Leave your jacket in your carry-on and take it out after you clear security if you must have it.”