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Travel
Information Guide for Airline Passengers
From
the Chicago Police Department
Check-In
Guidelines For O'Hare International Airport
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Arrive
at least two hours prior to your domestic or
international flight
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Identification
tags must be affixed to each piece of luggage.
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you
must have government-issued photo identification
for the check-in procedures.
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If
curbside check-in is available, have your bags
removed from the vehicle and have
identification ready to expedite the check-in
process.
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Know
the contents of your carry-on luggage and what
is prohibited beyond the security checkpoint.
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You
must have a boarding pass to get through the
security checkpoint to the boarding gate.
Prohibited
Carry-on Items
In
addition to contraband such as firearms and
chemical weapons, the following items are
prohibited from being carried aboard aircraft by
any person or in any carry-on:
Knives
or cutting instruments of any length, composition
or description including:
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Cutlery
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Carpet
knives and spare blades
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Box
cutters and spare blades
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Any
item with a folding or retractable blades
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Straight
razors
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Ice
picks or corkscrews
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Metal
scissors with a pointed tip
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Nail
files (metal)
Passenger
Safety Tips
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Know
where your airline tickets and identification
are at all times.
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Remember
plain luggage with locks blend in without
bringing attention to baggage thieves.
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When
dialing on a public telephone be aware others
may be watching what numbers you are dialing
to gain access to your telephone credit card
number.
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Be
cautious of anyone who jostles you.
Pickpockets work in crowded public areas.
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Carry
only telephone numbers and credit cards you
will need. Make sure you have credit
card accounts and contact numbers at home
should you need to replace them.
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Remember,
don't look like a tourist. Hanging
cameras, souvenir shirts and other items are
flags to thieves and robbers. try to
blend in with others and not stand out as a
potential victim.
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Report
any suspicious activity to police immediately.
If you see someone who may seem vulnerable to
crime, let that person know.
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Know
your surroundings, who is near you and where
your belongings are at all times.
"In
Chicago, when you think limo, think Amm's!"
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