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…
The TSA allows passengers to fly with fitness equipment, but health enthusiasts have to be mindful of the airline’s weight limits for luggage. You can bring weights on a plane, but remember that airlines have weight restrictions for checked and carry-on bags. I don’t recommend packing your dumbbells in your hand luggage, as they’re likely…
Everyone has a story of a time they had to get rid of something while going through airport security, whether they absentmindedly brought a drink through the line or forgot what was in their pocket. While full bottles of liquid aren’t allowed through security, can you bring an empty bottle or flask with you in…
Many people may believe it’s okay to bring airsoft rifles onto planes because they aren’t anywhere near as dangerous as live firearms. The problem is that, though one is more of a toy, it can be incredibly hard to distinguish whether your gun is a real one or not. Many people do fly with firearms,…
It’s common for photographers and videographers to travel with their camera equipment, and those in the industry know that traveling with their gear can be a little inconvenient. However, owning an LED ring light (or a selfie light) is fairly standard these days, so the question remains: are ring lights permitted on planes? Ring lights…
If you are a smoker, long flights can be difficult. Having your cigarettes ready as soon as you step off the plane and into a smoking area can be a nice relief and something to look forward to. You just have to know the rules about cigarettes and airline travel. You can take an open…
If you’ve picked up some local honey on your vacation, or you enjoy it in your tea and just want to have some on hand, you may be trying to figure out if you can bring honey on the plane. The good news is you can take honey on a plane, but there are certain…