#IHatetheWait

This is the hashtag that netizens have created for the slow movement of TSA lines at the airport. A long weekend is coming up though because of the incoming Memorial Day. More that 38 million American travelers will be roaming around the US like you.

Read on and know the dos and don'ts for a successful Memorial Day travel.

Preparation is the key. Did you read the rules and regulations of that airport? How about the list of prohibited items or the liquids rule of placing them inside a plastic container? Do you know the process of screening? If so, prepare for it. If you already know that you should remove items from your body, remove them while you are still in line.

Avoid bringing a check-in luggage if it is not needed. You are just planning to leave for the weekend, right? Do you really need that 30-kilogram check-in baggage? If not, can you just leave with one carry-on? I'm sure your muscles and your pocket would thank you for traveling light.

Coordinate with your TSA officer. Don't be a rebel. Make everybody's life easier by following your TSA officer. Some friendly fliers are treated more nicely. You can approach an officer and ask him or her where the fastest line is. There are several routes to your airline gate. Be nice. No matter how tired a TSA officer is, especially during this Memorial Day, he or she will help you since it is his or her duty.

Invest in fast tracking services. Don't be shy. Buy a fast-track package. There are plenty of services to choose from: TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, Nexus and Clear. All of these services promise you express check-in through airport security.

Avoid the crowd. If you can, travel on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. All the rest are peak periods. You can check FlightStats.com to see how busy an airport is. If you don't mind, travel by road. You can rent a car for your adventure.