TSA is well known for forcing airline passengers to pour out drinks they try to bring through security. While empty bottles are okay, all liquids are subject to very stringent rules dictating whether or not they can be brought on planes. While liquids are subject to these rules, what if you freeze your drink to…
Keys are an everyday essential, but they’re a little bit of a challenge when traveling. You might be wondering what to do with your keys when boarding a flight. The TSA allows passengers to bring keys on a plane in their carry-on or checked luggage. It’s not uncommon for people to lose their checked bags,…
Seeing you here leads me to believe that you’re not too keen on using the in-flight entertainment options, which is why you’ve decided to bring your Nintendo Switch along with you. But now, the question arises—can you bring a Nintendo Switch on a plane? And, more importantly, can you use it? Fortunately, you can bring…
The rapid transmission of the COVID-19 virus in recent times has helped us re-focus our attention on the most important aspect of our life—our health. Hence, when traveling, it has become the norm to carry disinfectants and first-aid items such as sterile gauze dressings, bandages, safety pins, sterile gloves, sanitizers, and most importantly—rubbing alcohol. But…
When you’re traveling and want to look your best, you may wish to have your favorite hair products with you. If this product happens to be pomade, you might be wondering how you can take it on the plane. As with most things, there are some rules and restrictions to consider when flying with any…
If you are using Zyns to quit smoking, you may feel like you need to have them with you at all times. Luckily, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has no restrictions on smoke-free nicotine products, including gums, lozenges, and in this case, Zyn pouches. You are welcome to take Zyns on a plane, but you…
When traveling, especially for work, most people want to look their best. Often this means ensuring your clothing is pressed and wrinkle-free. While most hotels provide irons (and ironing boards) to their guests, there are some circumstances where one may not be available. Before boarding a plane with an iron in your luggage, the TSA…
Bringing medication with you while traveling is pretty standard and is fairly easy in most cases. Neither TSA agents nor airlines will turn away a passenger trying to bring medically necessary medication with them on their flight. Rogaine is a bit trickier to bring with you, thanks to its delivery method and packaging. Rogaine foam…
Whether it’s a small makeup mirror or an antique heirloom, sometimes it becomes necessary for people to travel with mirrors on them. Are mirrors allowed on planes and when can they be prohibited? For the most part, you can bring mirrors on planes. Large mirrors that exceed a standard size for overhead bins must be…
Play-Doh isn’t harmful, nor does it have a pungent smell. It’s also not a liquid (or gel or cream), so there aren’t any specific regulations. The TSA allows passengers to bring Play-Doh on a plane. It’s not on the prohibited list, and the only thing you need to worry about is the weight restrictions for…