The Skies Are Clear Again.
Are You Ready to Fly?
After a record 75-day shutdown, DHS funding was restored on April 30 and TSA checkpoints are fully staffed again. With REAL ID now enforced and summer volume surging, smart travelers prepare before they fly.
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A 6-page printable PDF — packing rules, TSA timing, REAL ID, and AF Travel pro tips.
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What's Inside Your Free Checklist
Before You Leave Home
Arrive-early windows, ID verification, TSA PreCheck tips
Pack Smart — Speed Through Security
Liquids, electronics, footwear, and food item rules
At the Airport
Real-time wait time tools, ICE checkpoint guidance, gate strategy
AF Travel Pro Tips
Off-peak flying, travel insurance alerts, flexible booking strategies
Why This Matters Right Now
DHS funding was restored on April 30 after a record 75-day shutdown — TSA checkpoints are fully staffed again, but the deal is a short-term stopgap and ICE plus parts of CBP remain unfunded. With summer travel ramping up and another funding cliff on the horizon, smart travelers are prepping now, not later.
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