Tips to minimise the stress of US airport security

For domestic travel, arrive up to two hours in advance of departure. For international departures, extend that to three hours. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

News of mile-long security lines and missed flights at airports across the US threaten to dampen the holiday spirit. But following a few guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could help minimise the stress of airport security.

In recent months, the TSA has come under fire for excessive wait times experienced at airports across the country and mismanaged security checkpoints.