John Parker
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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…
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Flying with Liquids? How Many Ounces of Liquid Can You Bring on a Plane?
How many ounces can you take on a plane is much more strict when taking them through airport security in carry on bags than when packing liquids in checked luggage. Some liquids are permitted but restricted in size, others are permitted in greater quantities but have to undergo additional screening while others are banned totally.…
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Can I Wear a Necklace Through Airport Security? What about other jewelry?
Many people wear jewelry at all times, even if it is only a wedding ring, earrings set, bracelets or necklaces. Increasingly these days people also have body piercings so they also wear jewelry there too. But do you have to remove all of your jewelry, including body piercing jewelry, before going through airport security? The…
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What Are The Best Seats on a Plane for Every Situation
Choosing the best place to sit on a plane when booking a flight to go on a trip by plane depends on many different factors. Are you flying alone or with friends or family? Is it a long-haul flight or just a short business trip? Are you tall so need a seat with extra legroom?…
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Can I Use Airpods on a Plane?
Using your own headphones or Airpods on a plane, rather than the cheap sets that airlines give out, can make a big difference, particularly on a long haul flight. But can you use them? The official policy of most airlines is that you can use Airpods and other short-range Bluetooth accessories, during the flight but…
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Can You Take Nail Polish on a Plane?
Many women (and some men) are very fastidious when it comes to how their nails look, spending many hours in nail salons to make sure they look their best. So it isn’t a surprise that when going on a trip they want to know if they can take essential items like nail polish with them…
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Why Are Nail Clippers Banned from Planes?
When I started flying as a passenger, admittedly many years ago, there was no such thing as airport security checkpoints. You just showed your boarding card and then off to the plane. You didn’t have to worry whether you could take nail clippers or other seemingly harmless items with you as you do today, sadly.…
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How Much Shampoo Can You Bring on a Plane?
If you are going on a trip and will be away for at least a night then you will undoubtedly want to wash your hair while you are away. You may not want to rely on using the shampoo that your hotel may supply so you will probably want to take your favorite shampoo with…