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Entry bubble Holiday Air Travel

By: Joanne | November 17, 2009 | Category: Travel

man in an airport talking to customs agents I can’t believe it, but holiday travel time is here already! My family is off to Grandy’s house this year, and luckily her house is just a car ride away. Many, many of you will be flying to your Thanksgiving destinations next week, and if you haven’t been in an airport lately, I recommend you prepare yourself before you leave the house.

There are so many rules and regulations for flyers now.  The rules are in place to keep us safe, but they certainly do make a trip to the airport more complicated.

Before you leave the house, be sure to check airport delays, and also check with your airline about the status of your flight.

Bringing a special dish for the thanksgiving table? Be sure to pack it right, or it won’t be allowed on the flight. Want to get through the security line faster? TSA tells you how to pack to have an easy trip through the airport security checkpoint.

And then there are the rules for traveling with liquids, and the list of things that you’re not allowed to pack in your carry-on bag.

As Jacob says, leave your hand grenades at home.

I hope you have an easy, safe trip this Thanksgiving, but if you have problems along the way, you can always file a complaint.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Chris (Amateur Traveler podcast) on November 18, 2009 at 02:34 AM EST

Also around holidays just leave more time for security lines. Many more people are traveling and many of them are not frequent travelers. It just takes longer to clear security on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for instance.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Alicia W on November 19, 2009 at 11:36 PM EST

Usually I can drive to my Thanksgiving dinner, but this year since I am interning in DC, I will be flying back home to Indiana. I am not looking forward to spending all day traveling, but as much as the lines and regulations are a hassle and inconvenient, it is important to remember that it is all done for our own safety. If you are prepared and know the regulations beforehand it will make for an easier holiday travel, so you aren't delayed and stressed about making your flight on time. Also, another good tip to know is that most airlines now allow you to check-in online 24 hours before your flight allowing you to pass the check-in lines and lines at the kiosks. Also, don't forget to remove those fingernail clippers or tweezers from your purse. Remember 3-1-1 for liquids: 3.4 oz bottle, 1 quart clear bag, and 1 bag per person. I wonder how they came up with 3.4 oz. Sometimes I just wish I could fit that 5 oz bottle of face wash or any other liquid in my carry-on.

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