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fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
Gadgets
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

Can You Bring a Razor on a Plane? And Other Useful Tips for Grooming in Transit

Most razors are allowed on planes, but blade types determine whether blades must be in checked luggage or can be carried in a carry-on.
fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

TSA Just Banned These Popular Travel Accessories-Here Are 10 Alternatives You Can Still Travel With

Cordless hair tools were once a boon for travelers, with their portable, bulk-free designs that didn't require a special adapter when visiting overseas. Now, new guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) no longer permit cordless curling irons, hair straighteners, and more in checked bags as they can catch fire in the cargo hold (the gas cartridges and lithium batteries that power them are highly flammable).
Gadgets
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

TSA warns some hair tools can suddenly combust in the cargo hold

But the TSA said their counterpart has restrictions: cordless hair styling tools that are powered by lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or gas or butane fuel are only allowed in carry-on bags. That's so that passengers or flight attendants can react if they start to overheat in the cabin. If they overheat or combust in your checked bag in the cargo area of a plane, it may take a while for anyone to notice.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

TSA Lets You Bring These 11 Full-Size Liquids Through Airport Security

The TSA allows baby food, drinks, and even ice packs through security as long as they are separated for screening, highlighting child travel allowances.
Food & drink
fromQNS
10 months ago

Air travel advisory: Delays, closures and ID checks now in effect at NYC airports - QNS

As traffic increases at JFK and LaGuardia during the summer, travelers are reminded to use mass transit options and pre-book airport parking to avoid inconveniences.
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#real-id
fromsfist.com
11 months ago
SF parents

On Real ID Eve, Bay Area Airports Say You Can Still Travel With Your Old ID Just With Lots of Extra Hassle

fromsfist.com
11 months ago
SF parents

On Real ID Eve, Bay Area Airports Say You Can Still Travel With Your Old ID Just With Lots of Extra Hassle

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