John Parker
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Can You Bring a Candle on a Plane? TSA Candles Rule Explained
Bringing candles on a plane is not something I had ever considered. After all, you don’t generally get too many power outages when you are flying! I joke of course but it seems many people do want to bring candles on a plane with them anyway. People often buy candles when on vacation to take…
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What States Require Medication to be in Prescription Bottles when Flying
Traveling can be stressful enough when you are well but if you have an illness it can obviously be much worse. So if need to take your prescription medication on a plane with you that can add to the stress if you are unsure if you will be able to fly with them. I first…
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Tips to Get Through Airport Security Faster
Looking for ways to breeze through airport security? Navigating the maze of security checks at the airport can be one of the most stressful parts of traveling. With early morning flights, long lines, and strict rules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! With a few smart strategies and a good understanding of TSA…
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Does Mascara Count as a Liquid? TSA Rules
In everyday life, deciding if something is a liquid is straightforward. If it is runny, it is a liquid, if it isn’t runny then it isn’t! Simple, at least you might think so. However, the definition of what is and what is not a liquid is not so simple when it comes to what is…
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Can You Use Bluetooth Headphones on a Plane?
Using your own headphones on a plane, rather than the cheap ones that airlines give out, can make a big difference, particularly on a long flight. But can you use them, particularly if they are Bluetooth headphones rather than wired headphones? The official policy of most airlines is that you can use Bluetooth headphones and…
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Can You Bring Food on a Plane? TSA Approved Foods
Airline food can be pretty bad these days. Actually, it may not be available at all on some airlines, and even if it is, you may have to pay a crazy amount for something you wouldn’t feed to your cat. It is no wonder then that people may decide to take their own food on…
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Does a 3 Year Old Need a Plane Ticket?
Traveling with a 3 year old can be hard work, believe me, I know, but it is also very rewarding. As they say, “traveling broadens the mind” and that is very true for children. So it is important to know how old does a child have to be to buy a plane ticket. The Quick…
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Can You Bring a Power Bank on a Plane? Power Bank Airplane Rules
Electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops are an essential part of life these days and this applies to traveling with them too. The last thing you want is an empty battery during a flight, or at your destination. So being able to take a means of recharging them while onboard is quite important…
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How to Survive Traveling with A 2 Year Old on A Plane
I must have done something right when flying with a 2-year-old as I did it a number of times with my son and I am still here to tell the tale. Do you remember the years before traveling with children when you were able to just put on your headphones, watch a movie, enjoy a…
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Can You Bring Makeup on a Plane in Carry On Luggage?
Being able to bring makeup on a plane, and particularly in carry on luggage, is something that most women (and some men these days) are likely to need to do at some time or another. This is particularly true as so many only take carry on luggage these days for short trips. If you are…