air travel novice

DreamMom
Sun, 01 May 2011 01:51:53 +0000

I also recommend taking out the knife and not checking the bag. However, make sure you pack lightly and be able to lift the carryon bag up to the overhead bin. Do not expect the flight attendants to lift your bag for you. Often, some fellow passengers will help if you are struggling with your bag. (I am thinking of buying a lighter carryon bag before my next trip. )

Beware of cheap empty travel size containers from Target – I filled them with lotions and the lotions leaked all over the ziplock bag after a couple of flights. I now only pack travel size lotions in their original containers.

Depending on the airport, some TSA people would not allow empty water bottles going through security.

I, too, am a nervous traveler. You are not the only one!