Passengers often cite the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a leading cause of stress during air travel. You have TSA's frequently changing rules to deal with, as well as those nerve-wracking baggage checks, as some bizarre items can trigger additional inspections . But even if you come in prepared and compliant with these policies, interactions with TSA agents will always be intimidating to some degree.

One of the main duties of TSA officers is to observe you closely the moment you step into the airport. Now, those steady looks can instantly make you feel like you're guilty of something, even if you're completely innocent. So first impressions are important when dealing with the TSA. And that doesn't require a lot of work.

You just have to learn the first things TSA

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