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United airlines contract workers at the beginning of the security lines are looking for folks who may be carrying too much. united has recently added sizing kiosks to the airports. the airline says this is about loading and unloading aircraft more quickly. this is not just a new policy. just enforcing the rules by reminding those of the size they can bring on board. passengers who do make it on board, don't have to go back to the counter but they do have to gate check. meaning there may be more room in the overhead compartments. david kerley, abc news, washington reagan airport. >> if you make...

Things that can expedite security lines. >> it's january, 40,000 flights are canceled, four times the amount from the past two januarys, okay. tkwo -- do those alerts you get on your phone, is that something you suggest to get those so you're aware of what's happening? >> definitely. most airlines will let you know do you want your alerts flier text messages? it is a way to stay connected and know what's going on. >> there's all kinds of apps in terms of flight alert and twitter. kids, we've all traveled with our kids. tell us about traveling with kids. what do we need to be doing? making dinn...

Got some real issues with afghanistan, because in 2001, i think the u.s. actually achieved the mission three to four months after 9/11, and that was to destroy the al qaeda camps in afghanistan. and the u.s. did that supremely effectively. where then we went wrong was this notion of providing a security blanket, a rule of law in rebuilding the country over the political, economic, and the security lines of the development. that's really difficult. >> you know, when we do things like that, michael, the united kingdom is very much a partner of the united states in these things. >> absolutely, 10...

Got some real issues with afghanistan, because in 2001, i think the u.s. actually achieved the mission three to four months after 9/11, and that was to destroy the al qaeda camps in afghanistan. and the u.s. did that supremely effectively. where then we went wrong was this notion of providing a security blanket, a rule of law in rebuilding the country over the political, economic, and the security lines of the development. that's really difficult. >> you know, when we do things like that, michael, the united kingdom is very much a partner of the united states in these things. >> absolutely, 10...

Traveling. all the major airports should be just fine. as i mentioned on saturday, still a little chilly great lakes up until the northeast. it's not until sunday that we get a little warmth sneaking to the east coast. t.j., back to you. we turn now to the airports and those security lines, nobody likes them. they may be getting a little smaller because the tsa is ramping up on its precheck program. certain travelers will get the opportunity to go through security that's reminiscent of the pre 9/11 days. if you're selected you won't have remove your shoes, your belt, your light jack, or lapt...