Travel Guide

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 [...]

One of the worst parts about traveling by plane is how dry your skin feels after a long flight. No matter how much water you drink, your skin feels cracked and dry. The good news is that you can take moisturizer on a plane. The bad news is that you’re limited to 3.4 ounces to adhere to travel regulations. Let’s explore all you need to know about liquid travel restrictions so you can bring your favorite moisturizer with you when you’re on the go. Key Takeaways You can take moisturizer on a plane, but there are restrictions on [...]

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 [...]

Traveling with a carry-on bag is convenient. You don’t have to worry about waiting to pick up your bag once you land. Instead, you can just grab it and go. But it does come with some restrictions, including the size of the bag and what you can carry in it, especially when it comes to liquid. Yes, you can take liquid on a plane, but there are restrictions. As a standard rule, you can only take 3.4 ounces on a plane in a single bottle. If you exceed the allotted amount, your items will likely be confiscated and [...]

Whether you’re traveling with sunscreen, hairspray, or something else that’s an aerosol, it’s important to understand the restrictions prior to boarding so you know what to expect. Otherwise, your items will be taken away by security. Yes, you can take aerosol on a plane, but how much will depend on if you’re carrying on or checking your luggage. Let’s explore more about the restrictions, so you don’t find yourself having to repurchase after passing through security. Key Takeaways Aerosols are allowed on planes, but there are restrictions on the amount and how they are packed. The 3-1-1 rule [...]

When you’re traveling, it’s important to limit the size of your personal care toiletries. Otherwise, you risk having them confiscated and thrown out by airport security. If you’ve ever lost a water bottle you just paid $10 for at the airport, then you understand the struggle! However, these rules apply to both liquids and gels - and that includes toothpaste. Yes, you can bring toothpaste on a plane, but how much depends on if you’re checking or carrying on a bag. There are some rules you need to follow if you plan on bringing it in a carry-on [...]

When you’re at your seat, you may notice a little sign that’s always lit, indicating that you can’t smoke on the plane. If you’re younger, this may seem odd - no one smokes on planes because it’s illegal. However, that wasn’t always the case! By 2000, smoking had been banned on most flights, though it had been decades in the making. Currently, smoking is illegal on most international and domestic flights, though some airlines have ignored the ban and allowed passengers to do what they want. This is the exception, not the rule, so you should not expect [...]

Have you ever wondered why there’s a no smoking indicator on airplanes at each seat and in the lavatories? It seems like common sense that you wouldn’t smoke on a flight; however, it wasn’t illegal until a few decades ago! Before then, you could light up on a flight without a worry. When politicians and activists first started talking about banning smoking, tobacco companies predicted revolt. They thought that passengers wouldn’t want to fly without smoking. Now, we can’t imagine a world where you could smoke on a plane. So, when did airlines finally ban in-flight smoking, and [...]

Choosing the right airline is essential to ensuring your trip starts on the right foot! Not all airlines are created equal, so you want to do your due diligence - especially if you’re traveling internationally. Here’s a breakdown of the major US airlines that fly internationally. Remember, not all airlines fly to all the same destinations; however, many are part of airline alliances that allow for codeshare agreements. You can connect with another airline to get to your final destination when this occurs. They handle transferring your luggage, picking the best layover, and more, so all you have [...]