No Boarding Pass, No Access Throughout Philadelphia International Airport

February 24, 2004

No Boarding Pass, No Access Throughout Airport 
The Delaware County Times, PA 

As of today, all airline passengers will be required
to show boarding passes at security checkpoints
throughout Philadelphia International Airport.
The Transportation Security Administration cited
security concerns for the move. E-ticket receipts,
itineraries and vouchers will no longer provide access
through the checkpoints. 

Passengers in Philadelphia and most other airports in
the U.S. are now required to have their boarding pass
and a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or
passport in hand when they enter the checkpoints. 

The program is in place in about 70 percent of the 429
commercial airports in this country, Ann Davis of the
TSA said.

"The majority of airports already do follow this
procedure, so it is not a procedure passengers are
unfamiliar with," Davis said.

There was no specific threat or incident that prompted
the move, Davis added.

Boarding passes can be obtained on most airline Web
sites, at ticket counters, through airline computer
kiosks or at most skycap curbside stations.

"This change will enhance security and improve
customer service for our passengers," said William
Ross, acting TSA federal security director at
Philadelphia International.

To reduce your wait time at the security check points:


- Put metal items inside of your carry-on bag. This
includes jewelry, loose change, keys, mobile phones,
pagers and personal data assistants.

- Take out your laptop computer. Place it in a bin,
separate from its carrying case. Label your laptop, as
it is one of the most forgotten items at screening
checkpoints. 

- Don’t bring wrapped presents to the airport. Either
ship them ahead of time or wrap them when you arrive. 

- Avoid wearing shoes, clothing, jewelry and
accessories that contain metal. Metal items may set
off the alarm on metal detectors.

- Put undeveloped film and cameras with film in your
carry-on bag. The screening equipment used for checked
baggage will damage undeveloped film. 
 

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