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TRAVEL PACKING TIPS
- Durable cloth expandable bags with lots of pockets give you the most space
- Pack all liquids in a Ziplock bags in your main luggage
- Please refer to the regulations on carrying liquids, aerosols and gels in your hand luggage
- Establish the luggage allowances / weight restrictions before you pack. Airlines impose hefty penalties for luggage which is over the allowed weight
- To prevent wrinkling, pack items individually in dry-cleaner bags or between layers of tissue paper. Rolling clothes instead of folding them also prevents wrinkling
- Pack little stuff inside of big stuff to save room
- Carefully mark each piece of luggage with your name and address or contact number
- Locks or straps are strongly recommended
- Out personal belongings in clear zip-top bag. This will reduce inspection time as the TSA screener will not have to handle individual items
- Spread out books and documents within your baggage; do not stack them on top of each other. The sheer bulk of such items may lead to a manual inspection
- Wait to wrap gifts. Be aware that wrapped gifts may need to be opened for inspection. This applies to both carry-on and checked baggage
- Pack shoes, boots, sneakers and other footwear on top of other contents in your luggage, as these are most likely to be inspected. Be sure to place them closest to the wheels to balance your bag and keep it from falling over.
- Avoid packing food and drink items in checked baggage. Items such as chocolate bars and cheese can look suspicious in x-rays and may lead to manual inspection. Please adhere to the custom regulations of each country as most countries have a limit on the amount of alcohol, cigarettes and the value of goods you can take into the country and many countries do not allow any food (or animal products or byproducts or organic products) through customs whatsoever.
- Be aware that items such as wooden matches, bleach, spray paint, firecrackers, lighter fluid and certain batteries are banned even as check in luggage.
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