John Parker
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Can You Take Matches in Checked Luggage?
In today’s world of heightened airport security and strict regulations, a common question arises: “Can you bring matches on a plane?” We will ignite the discussion on the rules surrounding matches in air travel, exploring the differences between safety matches, strike-anywhere matches, and the regulations set by various airlines and countries. Let’s strike up the…
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Will Aerosols Explode on a Plane In Checked Bags?
With the increased levels of security that exist in today’s world, it is not surprising that one of the most common questions passengers have is whether they can fly with aerosols in their checked baggage and whether there is any danger that they will explode. TSA and FAA regulations restrict the carriage of certain types…
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Can You Bring a Gillette Razor on an Airplane
Are you wondering whether you can bring a Gillette razor on an airplane? It’s a common question for travelers who want to look their best after a long flight, especially when heading straight to a meeting or event. Well, we’ll be going over: Let’s dive in and find out how to keep up with your…
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Can You Bring Paint on a Plane? TSA Regulations Art Supplies
Many artists, both professional and amateur, often like to take some of their art materials such as paints, brushes, pencils and sketchbooks on a trip with them. If you are one of them, you obviously do not want to have all your art supplies confiscated by airport security so you need to know if you…
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How to Pack Toiletries for Air Travel
Toiletry products can be very messy things if they spill so the last thing you want is them leaking all over your clothes and other things in your baggage. There are things you can do to not only ensure that your toiletries arrive at your destination without spilling everywhere but also how you can get…
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Can You Bring Chips on a Plane?
Potato chips (or potato crisps if you are from the UK) do make the perfect snack so taking them on a flight with you to eat sounds like a great idea. Taking your own potato chips on a plane in your carry on baggage can save money as they can be expensive on board. That…
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Can You Text on a Plane?
Not so many years ago, people just accepted that when they were flying, they were shut off from the rest of the world and couldn’t communicate with anyone. But these days, people want to be online 24/7, sadly. I am happy to enjoy relative peace and quiet on a plane just to read a book…
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Can You Bring Alcoholic Shooters on a Plane?
When I was first asked this question I thought “Of course, you can’t take shooters on a plane!” thinking the person was referring to a gun as a “shooter”. But of course, they were actually referring to mini bottles of liquor, also known as airplane shooters, an alcohol nip (such as a vodka nip) or…
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How Many Flight Attendants Are On A Plane?
There are a number of factors that determine how many flight attendants will be on a flight. These include legal requirements, the size of the aircraft and the level of service that an airline provides. Many people might be surprised to hear that the primary responsibilities of flight attendants are the operation and safety of…
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Can I Charge My Phone on A Plane?
Keeping a phone charged is absolutely essential for many these days, particularly with power-hungry smartphones. Gone are the days of mobile phones whose batteries used to last almost 10 days between charges, like my much-missed old Nokia. Of course you will have to keep your cell phone in Airplane Mode from the time you start…