Pack Light to Save Time and Trouble on Flights
One of the best tips for air travelers is to pack light to save time and trouble on flights.
The maximum amount of baggage that I recommend carrying along on any trip is one carry one bag and one checked bag. This will make moving about from home to airport and in and out of hotels much easier.
With higher fuel costs many airlines are now strictly enforcing maximum weight restrictions. Being overweight should not be a problem if you are checking only one reasonably sized bag. If you are overweight you may be unpleasantly surprised at how much those extra pounds are going to cost you.
Be sure to pack in your checked bag any items or objects that will cause you trouble at the security checkpoints. These items now include liquids and gels of any sort. So if you have a large shaving cream, hair spray , bottles of after shave lotion or perfume, be sure to pack it away in your checked luggage. Otherwise you will probably have to toss it away at an airport security checkpoint.
There is another advantage in packing light other than saving on weight with the resulting ease of handling. You can save a little room in your luggage and then pick up a few additional pieces of clothing at your destination. In many parts of this troubled world it is smart to blend in and look like a native, or at least someone who resides in that country, rather than stick out as a rich looking foreigner decked out in designer clothing. Blending in with the locals can be a big plus in adding to your personal security.
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