When flying this season many are traveling to reunite with family members or simply for a holiday vacation. Though the airports will be packed this time of year, the overhead bins will be even more so. With hundreds of people traveling half way across the world, to make it before Christmas, you know they will be lugging their Christmas gifts with them. Transfer America offers travelers some tips on how to fly with gifts. An article on MSNBC describes several ways to do so without holding up the line for others.

One thing to always remember is not to bring any kind of liquids over 3.4 ounces in your carryon. Since 9/11 there have been several restrictions that were put in place to prevent any kinds of future complications. Therefore, if your gifts involve things such as cologne, jams, oils, or liquor be sure to place it into your checked luggage. On the other hand, foods such as pies and cakes can be taken onto the flight but they might be additionally screened.

In addition when flying with wrapped gifts make sure it does not set off any security alarms or red flags. Those that do will be searched by a security officer even if it is wrapped. They have the right to take apart the wrapping paper and look inside to identify the item in question. Therefore, when wrapping gifts and flying with them this season be sure to remember not to put any kind of weapons or liquids in your carryon or they will be confiscated at the security gate.