Before you leave:

• Make sure the name on your plane ticket/reservation matches the name on your driver’s license or other government issued identification you will be using when you travel. The TSA offers more details.
• Regardless of what company you used to book your flight, contact the airline you will be traveling with at least two days before your flight to confirm that your schedule has not changed.
• Check flight status with your airline before coming to the Airport.
• Check with your airline on fees for checked and overweight bags.
• Those traveling Southwest or US Airways and who are parking in East Economy may want to take advantage of Early Bag Check.
• Arrive 2 hours prior to flight for US travel, 3 hours prior for international travel.
• Passengers wishing to rent a car are encouraged to make reservations in advance to ensure vehicle availability.
• Pack larger quantities of liquids and gels in checked baggage. Remember, if you plan to carry liquids and gels onto the plane, they must be in 3 ounce containers or less and carried in a one-quart zip top bag. Only one bag per passenger, and the bag must be screened separately at the security checkpoint.
• Do not pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage.
• For information on what you can and can't bring onto the plane visit tsa.gov.
• You may want to bring a snack or meal for the flight. Beverages may not be carried through the checkpoint but can be purchased past security and carried onto the plane.
• Afraid to fly?
• Tune in to 1610 AM on your radio as you’re driving through Sky Harbor for updated information on Airport conditions.