John Parker
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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? 2025 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
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Can You Take Tweezers on A Plane and Other Sharp Objects
Tweezers and other sharp items fall under the TSA airport security rules which govern carrying any sharp object that might potentially be used as a weapon. These rules are, understandably, quite strict. There may of course be all sorts of reasons why you wish to take sharp objects on a flight with you and the
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Can You Bring a Lighter on a Plane? TSA Lighter Rules
As smoking has been banned on flights for many years it is perhaps surprising that people still might ask can you bring a lighter on a plane but of course as so many people travel with only hand luggage today, and may wish to smoke when they arrive, perhaps it isn’t so surprising. So it
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How to Pack a Car Seat For Checked Baggage
If you are flying with a child and need to have a car seat for them to use in your rental car when you arrive then you will either need to take one with you or rent one from the rental company. You never know how good the rental company’s car seat might be (or
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Maximum Liquid You Can Take on a Plane in Carry On?
It can be quite confusing to know what the carry on bag liquid limit is and also what is considered to be a liquid under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 311 rule. By following the TSA liquids rules you will pass through airport security much quicker and with fewer problems. You will also ensure that