(Radio Iowa) – Iowans who will be flying over the Thanksgiving holiday need to follow a few basic rules to smoothly navigate through bustling airport security lines. Jessica Mayle, regional spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration, says passengers should arrive at the airport two hours before the flight is scheduled to depart, and she says to pack your carry-on and checked luggage with care.

Updated Iowa driver’s licenses have a gold circle and star in the upper right corner, signifying they’re a certified Real I-D.

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Mayle says you’ll need to show one of those or a valid passport.

Passengers who didn’t pay extra for the T-S-A Precheck status have had to remove their shoes before passing through security since shortly after the Nine Eleven attacks, but that shoe removal requirement is no longer being enforced.

When packing for the big trip, she says there’s one other important item to bring along:

The T-S-A estimates it will screen nearly 18-million people nationwide during the Thanksgiving week, with three-million-plus expected just on Sunday, which should be the busiest day of the holiday.