Central Industrial Security Force

Air Travel Tips

A quick guide for air passengers — simple do’s and don’ts to make your journey through CISF-secured airports smooth, safe and hassle-free.

Do’s

  • Carry a valid ID card.
  • Carry only the luggage known to you.
  • Check the allowable weight limit as per the airline to be carried as check-in baggage.
  • Ensure that you carry only one hand baggage weighing not more than 8 kg. A laptop, a ladies purse or a baby stroller is allowed apart from the above handbag.
  • Carry items which are safe from a security angle.
  • Be in possession of a valid arms licence in case you carry a licensed firearm. Firearms are allowed in registered baggage, as per rule.
  • Place all non-essential items in registered baggage. Submit all declarations as per the requirement of the airline concerned.
  • Assist security personnel in carrying out mandatory security checks. Prior to security checks, place all metallic items such as watch, wallet etc. in the handbag.
  • Declare any prosthetics, so that necessary care can be provided by security personnel while frisking.
  • Put all undeveloped films and cameras with film in your cabin (carry-on) baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment may damage undeveloped films.
  • Place identification tags on all your baggage. Don’t forget to label your laptop computer — one of the most forgotten items at screening checkpoints.
  • Check for the boarding gate and wait for the boarding.

Don’ts

  • Do not carry packed gifts without verifying the contents.
  • Do not carry a photocopy of your ID card. A photocopy is not acceptable for entry at airports.
  • Do not carry heavy luggage while travelling. If it exceeds the allowable limit, you may have to bear additional freight charges, as per the rates decided by the airline.
  • Do not carry security-restricted items in hand bags or check-in luggage.
  • Do not travel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This may become a reason to offload you.
  • Do not carry dangerous goods such as acid, inflammable items etc. in the check-in baggage.
  • Do not forget to inform security about implants, prosthetics etc. in the body. You may be required to carry a doctor’s advice in such cases.
  • Do not leave your baggage unattended.
  • Do not accept baggage from strangers. It may contain prohibited items or dangerous goods.
  • Do not move far away from the boarding gates. The airline may leave without you if you fail to report at the boarding gate on time.