The following information is seperated into two sections... Security issues are first and carry-on packing is at the end of this message. I hope this collection of information is helpful!
Happy traveling to all!
Melissa
Packing a carry-on under increased security
An FAA rule limits passengers to one piece of carry-on baggage per person. However, each person may also carry on an additional personal item (wallet, purse, diaper bag). This change is designed to give airport security personnel more time to screen bags and passengers at checkpoints. So before you pack and rely on the convenience of a carry-on bag, check with your carrier for updates.
Follow these tips:
Carry-On Rules Each person is limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item, like a purse or a briefcase. Travelers and their bags may be subjected to screening at security checkpoints and at the gate.
Scrutinize Your Carry-On Pack with the expectation that your bag will be thoroughly searched. Don't over packyour carry-on bag should be easy to open, search and close. Everyday items once considered innocent essentials (like pocketknives) are now being confiscated.
Medication Alert If you require medication while traveling, leave prescriptions in original containers. Medicine (even vitamins) without pharmacy or official labels can be seized.
Carry-On Don'ts The following items are a few that are off-limits in a carry-on bag: · Sporting equipment: baseball bats, golf clubs, hockey sticks, ice axe/ice picks, pool cues, SCUBA knives and ski poles
· Knives (including pen knives and religious knives) of any length. So, pack your Leatherman® tool in checked-in luggage.
· Metal scissors with pointed tips
· Large, heavy tools: wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and hammers
· Razor blades not in a cartridge
· Corkscrews
· Mace or pepper spray
· Toy weapons and transformer robots that form a toy gun
Electronic Equipment Security reserves the right to (and will!) open everything. They might ask you to turn on CD players, PDAs, phones and laptops, so be prepared to remove them from their traveling cases.
All in all, think safe and smart. Go light on non-necessities, heavy on essentials. Your best bet is a bag that's easy to pack and unpack.
NOW...
Packing a carry-on
A well-packed carry-on can make your flight more comfortable and can act as a safeguard if your luggage is lost or stolen. The FAA created new guidelines after September 11 for what can go in a carry-on. To guarantee you have the most recent information, I recommend you check the FAA's Web site.
Pack the essentials
Every traveler should carry:
· Travel documents including tickets, passport, itinerary and important phone numbers. See our selection of travel document pouches and wallets.
· Medications and vitamins. Prescription drugs should be left in their original containers.
· Toiletries and make-up.
· Valuables such as jewelry and traveler's checks.
· Prescription eye- and sunglasses.
· Exposed film protected in film-guard bags.
· Irreplaceable items such as family photographs.
· Cell phone, laptop and car keys.
Pack for comfort
This is especially important on a long flight.
· Eyeshades and a travel pillow. Earplugs also come in handy.
· A sweater or fleece wrapairplane cabins tend to be cool.
· Bottled water. Most airlines offer it now, but your own supply is always handyand healthy.
· Magazines or a good book.
· Healthy snacks.
· Moist towelettes or an antibacterial hand cleaner.
· Moisturizer because cabin air is superdry and can wreak havoc on skin; pack in our spillproof Nalgene bottles.
Pack for the unexpected
Just in case your luggage doesn't arrive or you miss a connection and have to spend the night in the terminal:
· Change of underwear.
· Extra shirt or blouse.
· Map of your destination city.
Prepacking instructions
Every traveler should:
· Check with your airline carrier for current FAA regulations regarding carry-on dimensions. The current allowable measurement is 45 linear inches (length + width + depth) so measure before you go.
· Resist the temptation to over pack. Your gate may be the last one on the concourse or you might have to walk from one end of the airport to the other to catch a connecting flight. Even a small carry-on can fill up quickly. Pack and then try walking around with it for 10 to 15 minutes. If you're comfortable, great. If not, you've most likely packed items you won't need.
· Attach a luggage tag on your carry-on bag as an extra precaution.
Happy traveling to all!
Melissa
Packing a carry-on under increased security
An FAA rule limits passengers to one piece of carry-on baggage per person. However, each person may also carry on an additional personal item (wallet, purse, diaper bag). This change is designed to give airport security personnel more time to screen bags and passengers at checkpoints. So before you pack and rely on the convenience of a carry-on bag, check with your carrier for updates.
Follow these tips:
Carry-On Rules Each person is limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item, like a purse or a briefcase. Travelers and their bags may be subjected to screening at security checkpoints and at the gate.
Scrutinize Your Carry-On Pack with the expectation that your bag will be thoroughly searched. Don't over packyour carry-on bag should be easy to open, search and close. Everyday items once considered innocent essentials (like pocketknives) are now being confiscated.
Medication Alert If you require medication while traveling, leave prescriptions in original containers. Medicine (even vitamins) without pharmacy or official labels can be seized.
Carry-On Don'ts The following items are a few that are off-limits in a carry-on bag: · Sporting equipment: baseball bats, golf clubs, hockey sticks, ice axe/ice picks, pool cues, SCUBA knives and ski poles
· Knives (including pen knives and religious knives) of any length. So, pack your Leatherman® tool in checked-in luggage.
· Metal scissors with pointed tips
· Large, heavy tools: wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and hammers
· Razor blades not in a cartridge
· Corkscrews
· Mace or pepper spray
· Toy weapons and transformer robots that form a toy gun
Electronic Equipment Security reserves the right to (and will!) open everything. They might ask you to turn on CD players, PDAs, phones and laptops, so be prepared to remove them from their traveling cases.
All in all, think safe and smart. Go light on non-necessities, heavy on essentials. Your best bet is a bag that's easy to pack and unpack.
NOW...
Packing a carry-on
A well-packed carry-on can make your flight more comfortable and can act as a safeguard if your luggage is lost or stolen. The FAA created new guidelines after September 11 for what can go in a carry-on. To guarantee you have the most recent information, I recommend you check the FAA's Web site.
Pack the essentials
Every traveler should carry:
· Travel documents including tickets, passport, itinerary and important phone numbers. See our selection of travel document pouches and wallets.
· Medications and vitamins. Prescription drugs should be left in their original containers.
· Toiletries and make-up.
· Valuables such as jewelry and traveler's checks.
· Prescription eye- and sunglasses.
· Exposed film protected in film-guard bags.
· Irreplaceable items such as family photographs.
· Cell phone, laptop and car keys.
Pack for comfort
This is especially important on a long flight.
· Eyeshades and a travel pillow. Earplugs also come in handy.
· A sweater or fleece wrapairplane cabins tend to be cool.
· Bottled water. Most airlines offer it now, but your own supply is always handyand healthy.
· Magazines or a good book.
· Healthy snacks.
· Moist towelettes or an antibacterial hand cleaner.
· Moisturizer because cabin air is superdry and can wreak havoc on skin; pack in our spillproof Nalgene bottles.
Pack for the unexpected
Just in case your luggage doesn't arrive or you miss a connection and have to spend the night in the terminal:
· Change of underwear.
· Extra shirt or blouse.
· Map of your destination city.
Prepacking instructions
Every traveler should:
· Check with your airline carrier for current FAA regulations regarding carry-on dimensions. The current allowable measurement is 45 linear inches (length + width + depth) so measure before you go.
· Resist the temptation to over pack. Your gate may be the last one on the concourse or you might have to walk from one end of the airport to the other to catch a connecting flight. Even a small carry-on can fill up quickly. Pack and then try walking around with it for 10 to 15 minutes. If you're comfortable, great. If not, you've most likely packed items you won't need.
· Attach a luggage tag on your carry-on bag as an extra precaution.
