The
busiest day at MSY will be on Monday when football fans begin their journey
home. No worries though… following the big game, TSA will be operating on a
24/7 schedule so passengers can clear security and reach their gates as quickly
and securely as possible. We’re also bringing in additional officers so we can
double the number of open lanes at the checkpoint.
We
thought it might be helpful to put together a little list with some helpful
hints related to what football fans might want to know.
- Air horns: Air horns are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage. It’s a compressed can of air which is prohibited, but can you imagine the reaction from passengers if one of those things went off in the cabin?
-
Concealment
flasks: We’ve
seen them all. Binocular flasks, beer bellies, cell phone flasks, cane flasks,
pen flasks, flip-flop flasks, you name it… You may be able to sneak these into
concerts and sporting events, but we’ll find them at the airport. Please get
your libations in New Orleans if you’re not going to check them
in your baggage. You can however have 3.4 oz. or less bottles of approved liquids
in a baggie per liquids
guidelines.
-
Baltimore
Ravens Fans: If
you’re traveling with a live Raven, please alert your airline and check out our
page on traveling
with pets.
-
San
Francisco 49er Fans: Kaepernicking
is permissible at the airport; however, gold mining implements such as pick
axes and shovels are prohibited in the cabin of the aircraft.
-
Propane
tanks: These
are a big no-no. I’m a camper, and I know how handy they are for stoves,
heaters, coffee makers, etc., but they’re a compressed flammable gas that can’t
be brought on the plane at all.
-
Gas
heaters and stoves: These
are popular items at tailgating events, but if gasoline can be smelled, the
item won’t be permitted. For propane powered items, see above.
- Food Items: Here is a list of items that should be placed in your checked bags instead of your carry-on bags to comply with our liquids guidelines: Creamy dips and spreads, BBQ sauce, cheeses, peanut butter, salsa, jams, salad dressings, jellies, maple syrup, sauces, soups, wine, liquor and beer.
Super
Bowl fans may encounter TSA Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR)
teams on local transportation venues, including commercial and general aviation
facilities and mass transit. Teams augment other federal, state, and local
transportation and law enforcement to reduce potential terrorist risks to the
traveling public. TSA assets will also work with law enforcement at
Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the high-profile game. Fans are encouraged to
report potentially dangerous situations to law enforcement or someone in
authority. The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You
See Something, Say Something™” campaign reminds the American public that
security is a shared responsibility. "If You See Something, Say Something™"
used with permission of the NY
Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Let
us know how we did by going to our “Super Bowl XLVII Traveler Feedback”
page.
Helpful
Links:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/mobile/index.shtm
http://neworleanssuperbowl.com/
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/47
http://flymsy.com/SuperBowlXLVII
http://www.neworleanscvb.com/thebiggame/
http://new.nola.gov/city/superbowl/
TSA Blog Team
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