Know Flight Luggage Regulations Before Traveling
Posted on August 12, 2008
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Travel has changed dramatically over the past few years. Even if you’re a regular business traveler it’s important to keep up with the ever-changing airport rules and regulations. Be sure you understand them before you even leave home.
A welcome change for the business traveler is now available at most of the major airports. Security checkpoints are commonly available for frequent business fliers to reduce some of the time involved with the process. Call your airport for details to see if it’s offered. Many people have found without this option they would have missed their flight and business appointment.
What Are The Rules On Electronic Devices?
Business travelers probably carry more electronic devices than the average person so it’s necessary to understand what’s allowed. Generally speaking, items such as cell phones, laptops, pagers, PDAs, cameras and GPS units can all be carried on the plane with you or checked in your business travel luggage. Laptops are required to go through security outside of their carrying case.
If you are traveling with camera equipment and film, be sure to carry it on the plane and ask the screening attendant for special handling. X-ray equipment used for security may cause damage to undeveloped film present in a camera so be sure to take this special precaution.
Traveling With Sporting Equipment & Accessories
One of the best things about business travel is you’ll often get to play at different golf courses or give your client the opportunity to beat you in a tennis match. Not only are these activities great for your business success, they also keep you in shape while you’re away from your normal routine.
The following items are not allowed to be carried on the plane: baseball bats, bows and arrows, golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, pool cues, ski poles, and spear guns. But the good news is, you can travel with these items. You simply need to consider them part of your checked luggage. The following items are allowed as carry-ons: baseballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and golf balls.
Rules Regarding Personal Items
Personal items are a necessary part of overnight travel and business travelers are no exception. In fact, they probably take more toiletry items with them than the average traveler on vacation.
Personal toiletry items such as creams, lotions, eye drops, cologne and mouthwash can be either checked or carried on provided they are in containers three ounces or less. Because the rules do tend to change, check with your airport if in doubt about a particular item.
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