| Airline travel is becoming increasingly complex. People | | | | Try to travel without bringing anything that needs |
| complain about all of the hassles involved, but is it as | | | | checking. This leaves you with one modest carry on |
| bad as they say? Not really. | | | | to use for all of your items. If it doesn't fit in the |
| It's true that there is more security. You will spend | | | | carry on, don't take it with you. |
| more time in checkpoint lines. Also, loved ones cannot | | | | This is an easy and effective technique. You'll avoid |
| meet you at your arrival gate nor see you off at | | | | the hassle of having to check the bag, and the wait |
| departure. But that's about the sum of the | | | | to pick it up again from baggage claim. Not having a |
| differences. There is not that much that is new, and | | | | checked bag may also let you check in online and |
| flight delays are certainly not a recent phenomenon. | | | | avoid lines for check in as well. |
| There are tricks and tips you can use to shave some | | | | Pack safe: Don't bring anything that is going to |
| time off at the airport. The smart traveler can make | | | | arouse suspicion or alarm at a security checkpoint. If |
| the process easier and more pleasant. Below are | | | | you are wondering if an item would be smart to |
| some suggestions for how to streamline your travel | | | | bring, leave it at home. |
| experience. | | | | Your bag should not contain metal items, matches, |
| Pack light: Not light as in, only take three pair of | | | | sharp items (scissors, knives, etc.). All toiletries should |
| pants instead of five. Light as in, can you travel | | | | be travel-sized and should be stored in a clear Ziploc |
| without a suitcase at all? | | | | bag. |