My Dad Was a Delta Pilot-These Are the Anti-theft Items He Told Me to Never Board a Flight Without, From $5

"My travel safety education started during packing in my childhood home. As the daughter of an airline pilot (who also flew for the military), safety was always a top priority when it came to traveling. Pilots talk in the cockpit, and my dad heard too many stories from other pilots and air crew about in-flight theft to let his wife and daughters fall victim to something that could be avoided."

"I always travel with a carabiner because this tiny little tool comes in handy for so many things. I can hook my backpack to my rollaboard, attach my water bottle to a backpack, or even attach my purse strap to my belt loop while sleeping. This one from Nite Ize is my favorite carabiner because it has slide locks to ensure the aluminum gates won't open unintentionally."

Early travel lessons emphasized safety and keeping important items in hand baggage to avoid in-flight theft. Carry-on suitcases were reserved for clothes and non-valuable items that could go in overhead bins. Handbags and personal-item bags contained valuables and required constant attention. As an adult traveler, the practice of keeping a backpack close—bringing it into the bathroom and wearing it while stretching—continues to prevent loss of hard-to-replace items. Small tools and gear, like a locking carabiner and secure travel backpacks, are used to attach, organize, and protect belongings during flights.

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