Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Travel Tip Tuesday - PackingPacking Suggestions For a Smooth Trip
*Place undeveloped film and cameras with film in carry-on luggage ONLY.
*Place valuables such as jewelry, laptop computers and cash in carry-on luggage ONLY.
*Keep all medication and pre-printed prescription containers in carry-on luggage.
*If you are carrying sporting goods, pack them in checked baggage ONLY: baseball and cricket bats, bows and arrows, golf clubs, hockey sticks, hunting and scuba knives, martial arts devices, pool cues, ski poles. For a complete listing of prohibited items go to http://www.tsa.gov/ and refer to Travelers and Consumers Permitted and Prohibited Items.
*Limit your belongings to one carry-on bag plus one personal item such as a laptop computer, purse, briefcase, small backpack or camera case.
*Check with your airline for checked baggage weight and size restrictions.
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