In the recent movie, Up in the Air, George Clooney’s character, the frequent traveller, gives some important tips on how to get through a security checkpoint. Here is some sound advice from us on the subject. The airport checkpoint is an assembly line of sorts, with each person doing the same series of repetitive tasks before moving on.
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How To and Not to Tag Your Bags
What you put on your luggage tag may reveal too much about you. For one, anyone who hangs around the airport and sneaks a peak at one may know where you live and that you likely won’t be home that night.
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Travelling Light and Packing Your Suitcase
The secret to packing light is preparation. Earlier, we discussed how to plan and pack your technology. Now, we expand that with tips on how to pack your suitcase. The most important part of packing is planning.
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Travel Essentials: Comfort
In continuing our series on packing essentials, we’re continuing with some thoughts on what you might pack in your bag for personal comfort.
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Securing Your Luggage
Recently, a Yale Student sued US Airways over a lost Xbox 360, claiming damages in the amount of $1 million. That, and commentary on our overly litigious society aside, it prompted us to suggest a few things to keep your possessions safe when you travel.
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Tip: Take a Picture of your Suitcase Before the Flight
The next time you check luggage on a flight, snap a quick picture of the exterior of the bag and its contents with your cell phone camera(assuming you have one, Geeksugar suggests.
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Stocking Your First-Aid Kit
Packing Smart is one of the best things you can do, especially now that checking baggage costs money. But what to pack? One of the things you should always keep in your bag is a first-aid kit, customized to your needs.
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How to Avoid Paying Baggage Fees
FreeMoneyFinance had some advice on saving money by avoiding baggage fees. As you might know, many of the major carriers have started charging fifteen dollars for the first checked piece. And since the contents of carry-on bags are regulated by the TSA, there are some things you simply cannot transport without it. Here is our version of their information.
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Know your Baggage & Security Rules
The U.S. Tour Operators Association(USTOA) issued a press release advising vacationers to know airline baggage and security regulations before they travel.
