I went to Port Orchard WA for three days for work. Next I am going to Wausaukee WI then Boise ID. Those will be flying trips. There will more trips all through the summer and maybe into the fall. I hope I can take my flat iron and makeup on the plane. I will only be going for three days each time so I won't need many clothes. I'm going to try to make my personal things all fit in either my purse or with the work video camera in the carry on.

Any tips from frequent fliers?

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Biggest tip, wear slip on shoes of some sort, you're going to have to take them off going through security at each airport getting to your gate. Remember where you have to take them off, stick them in the bucket and let them ride through the scanner machine on the conveyor belt while you go through the walk through portion? Slip ons are so much easier! but remember your feet could get nasty if you don't wear a stocking or sock or something. ewww!

I even make a point NOT to wear, underwire bras, metal belts or any sort, or shoes that are a pain in the butt to take on and off quickly.

Also remember about the 3 oz liquid rule when trying to take on your "make up" stuff. Hairspray and perfume count if you're at an airport that is real sticky about security.

We use those ziploc baggies that Walmart sells on the travel size isle with the airplane on them.

Also, plan to buy an over priced bottled water AFTER you make it past the security check. They won't let you bring it with you from home, you have to clear through and then buy from one of their overpriced gift shops or where ever but trust me on this one.. if you're ever "STUCK" on a runway for more than 45 minutes waiting to take off, It will be the best $3.00 you ever spent. There are more and more horror stories of people being held up (seated and strapped in, already pulled away from the gate) and flight hostesses do not serve during that time. You'll want something to swallow some tylenol with!

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
Have fun!
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Thanks for the tips but ALL my bras have wire in them. Will I have to take it off? It will be summer so maybe I can wear a halter top that is all I have that doesn't require a bra.

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Nope, you won't have to take it off and yes, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in.

I don't wear them when I'm traveling because I don't want to have to step out of line and be "hand wand-ed" off to the side while DH gets on through. Guess I'm chicken!-- My luck, I'll be the one pulled over for some weird metal or something!--LOL!

You'll be fine, millions upon millions of women wear them and travel. I just know in my case, I have both in the lingerie drawer and specifically reach for "non" for days when we fly.

I'm serious about the water advisory though... That is such cheap insurance. Even if you don't drink it til you get to your destination, it helps fight muscle fatigue and jet lag staying hydrated.

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Thanks for your help.
I will definitely buy overpriced water. It's all I drink (besides wine and mixed drinks and I'm not drinking those for hydration lol) so it's worth the $3 or $5 like you said.
The shoes are no problem. How many containers can I bring in the plastic bag is there a per person limit? What about those free samples? Are those ok?

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It gets down to the high 40s and 50s in Wisconsin! Bring a light coat, maybe RAIN coat, we're getting a lot of rain weekly.

Thanks I will.

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Bring a snack too. I always bring granola bars.

My best tip is when you take a trip, make a list on your computer of all the things you bring. I don't mean each article of clothing, but the other stuff, like:

- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- water
- glasses
- book
- snack


Then, when you get back from the trip, add whatever you wish you had brought. Next trip, print it and you have a packing list so you don't have to rethink everything again.

I always bring some of those "golf" socks (the kind that often have a pom-pom on the back) as slippers for the hotel room. I don't like to wear shoes in the room, but I don't want to walk around in bare feet either. Hotel carpets, even at pricey hotels seems a little skeevy to me.

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At the Denver airport and a few others I've been to in the past couple years, they only allow each passenger one (quart size/sandwich size) plastic bag with the liquid/gel/etc stuff and each item has to be 3 ounces or less.

Also I agree water is a must but I don't buy it...I bring one or two empty disposable water bottles in my purse, Dasani or whatever, and fill them up after getting past security. And I always bring food - a sandwich, piece of fruit, granola bar etc.

The empty water bottles are a great idea. Do you think I can bring my metal ones?




The list is a great idea!
The socks too I have tons of little socks. That will be easy to slip on and off at the airport.


Thanks everyone for all the great tips! I really appreciate it.

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I travel every week for work. (84 segments on Delta alone so far in 2010....)

Don't worry about your bra.

You are allowed to carry on 2 itesm, one a carry on bag and the other a personal item (such as your computer bag, purse, shopping bag with stuff, etc.) If you have more than 2 many times you will not be allowed on the plane until you consolidate.

All liquids/gels/creams need to be 3oz or less and fit in ONE quart sized ziplock-type bag.

This bag needs to be taken out of your carry on.

Take your computer out of your computer bag and put it in a container by itself.

Stick everything else inside your bag.

Nothing in your pockets.

Shoes off.

At the end of the security line pick up all you stuff and move out of the way of the people behind you while you put your things away.

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for toothpaste -- the tube has to be 3oz. It can't be a large tube with just a little bit in it. The size limit is the container, not how much is actually in it.

Have fun.

Here at Charlotte-Douglas they don't allow you to bring in any food or drink. You have to buy it once you're past security. I had to throw away a lunch that I bought at a convenience store. That sucked.
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You cannot bring in over 3oz containers for fluids and gels. These cannot exceed a quart zip lock. You can bring in solid foods. If you were denied, you should contact the airport.

I fly twice a week for the Federal gov't. I fly with a laptop that I cannot lose sight of. This week I had to refuse to go thru the scanner I was directed to because I would have lost sight of my laptop. I have a gov't badge that I showed to verify why I couldn't leave my laptop. TSA was initially pissy until a more mature agent arrived and saw my ID.

This relates to food because you can bring solid food. Just not liquid and gels. If you get a power hungry TSA just ask for a superviser. You should not have to throw away solid food. But, if you ask for a supervisor, expect pissy TSA agent behavior.

You do not have to go thru body scanners. You can ask for a hand pat. It pisses them off, but it is your right.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/holiday.shtm

Some additional food restrictions: All food must go through the X-ray machine. Do NOT bring food to the security checkpoint unwrapped, as shown in the image on the right.Food must be wrapped or in a container. Unpeeled natural foods like fruit are okay, but half-eaten fruits must be wrapped. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1667.shtm

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I also bring an empty water bottle and fill it from the drinking fountain after security. I'm too cheap to spend money for water! I can't think of anything else other than a light weight jacket because sometimes the flight is very cold. Looks like most things I'd think of have already been mentioned.

What about talking on my phone? Texting? Watching tv on my phone?

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When you take off you have to have all that off but they will then tell you when it's OK to turn these devises back on. Usually once they've reached cruising altitude I guess. I don't know what kind of a signal you get but people were watching dvds and playing games. You'll need headphones because they will tell you to turn it down so others can't hear it.