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We accumulate a lot of random items in our bags that sometimes it’s hard to know what’s in there unless you clean it out. Whether you’re a smoker or not, you may end up with a lighter in your carry-on. Up until recently, these have been prohibited in luggage, regardless of whether it was checked or carry-on luggage, which was embarrassing if you didn’t know it was in there! Fortunately, these restrictions have been loosened a bit, and you can now bring a lighter on a plane. However, there are some restrictions as to what type and where in your [...]

Not everyone is a good traveler, so maybe you are hoping to bring some liquid courage with you in your carry-on luggage. Perhaps you’re coming back from a trip and want to bring back a bottle of wine to enjoy once you get home. Whatever the reason, you may be wondering if you can bring wine on a plane, and the answer is yes, you can bring wine on a plane. However, there are some limits based on the alcohol content and size. Here’s all you need to know to bring wine on a plane in your carry-on or checked [...]

If you’re traveling, chances are you have several liquid items that you want to bring with you, but if you’re not a frequent traveler, you may not know where to start! As a general guideline, you’ll want to follow the 3-1-1 rule when it comes to packing liquids in your bags and keep your liquids to a maximum of 3.4 ounces. Let’s dig deeper into what that means for you. Key Takeaways Follow the 3-1-1 rule for liquids in carry-on luggage: each item must be 3.4 ounces or less, fit in a one-quart-sized plastic bag, and only one bag is [...]

We all want to look and feel great while we’re traveling, and that includes keeping up with our personal grooming habits. Whether you’re a man or woman, you may be considering packing a razor in your luggage. However, there are limitations on what type of razor you can bring, and it depends on if you plan on checking a bag or carrying it on. Let’s explore more, so you understand what’s acceptable and don’t accidentally get your razors confiscated. Key Takeaways Certain types of razors are allowed in carry-on luggage, including safety razors without blades, single-use disposable razors, razors with [...]

Packing for a trip can be stressful, especially since there are a lot of restrictions on what you can and cannot bring in your carry-on luggage. One of the biggest unknowns can be how much liquid you can bring in a single product. If it’s not clearly marked or you don’t have a scale, it can be difficult to know if it’s small enough to fit. As a general rule, you can bring 3.4 ounces or less of liquids on a plane thanks to the 3-1-1 rule. Any bigger and you risk getting your liquid items confiscated by airport security. [...]

We all want to look our best when we’re traveling, and that includes bringing our favorite makeup and beauty products to help us feel our best! When you’re traveling with a carry-on bag only, you need to jam pack all your goodies into a quart-sized bag to pass through security, and that includes hair spray. You can take hair spray on a plane; however, there are limitations to how much. As a rule, your bottle should be no more than 3.4 ounces. Here’s all you need to know about traveling with hair spray on an airplane. Key Takeaways Hairspray is [...]