Rapid City Regional Airport officials on Friday offered tips to reduce hassles during summer travel:

• Passengers should check in at least 11/2 hours before their scheduled departure. Remember that ticket counters close 30 minutes before departures.
• Pack necessary clothes and toiletries in carry-on luggage in case checked luggage is delayed.
• To expedite passage through the security checkpoint, follow Transportation Security Administration guidelines regarding prohibited items. Go to www.tsa.gov for details.
• Be prepared to remove your shoes, metal from your pockets and your laptop computer from its bag.
• Skycap service is available to carry luggage to the ticket counter at departure and bring your luggage to curbside on arrival.
• Twenty-minute free parking is available in the short-term parking lots.
• A new card exit lane in the parking lot will reduce waiting time when leaving.