RDU offers these Top 10 Travel Tips for the holidays:

1. Arrive early.
   RDU recommends arriving at the airport two hours before your flight departs.
2. Limit liquids and gels in your carry-on luggage.
   Liquids and gels permitted in carry-on luggage must be less than 3 ounces in size and fit in one quart size, zip top bag.
3. Limit carry-on items.
   Each traveler is permitted to take one bag and one personal item, such as a purse or briefcase, through the security checkpoint.
4. Call in before check in.
   Call your airline's 800 number or visit the airline Web site to confirm your flight or to verify security regulations related to checked baggage.
5. Print out your boarding pass from your airline’s Web site.
   Most airlines allow passengers to print their boarding pass before coming to the airport.
6. Leave Gifts unwrapped.
   They may need to be unwrapped during the security screening process.
7. Follow electronic signs to available parking.
   Electronic signs located at the airport will guide you to parking areas with available spaces.
8. Be prepared for security checkpoint.
   Before proceeding through the metal detector, remove coats, jackets, blazers and shoes. All metal objects, including cell phones and pagers, should be placed in carry-on luggage or in the containers provided at the checkpoint.
9. Keep boarding passes and photo IDs out and visible.
   Your boarding pass and ID will be needed throughout the security screening process.
10. Use ExitExpress to pay for parking.
    If parking in the garage, remember to keep your parking ticket with you. Pay for parking at an ExitExpress pay station before returning to your car.