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?…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
I love a cup of strong black coffee first thing in the morning to get my caffeine fix but I have never felt the need to actually take my own with me. However, to some coffee lovers, taking their own favorite coffee on a trip is a must. But can you take coffee beans on…
Many people wear boots with steel toe caps, particularly if they work as construction workers or industrial workers in some other industry where safety shoes are important. This could be particularly true if traveling on a business trip for work, passengers may wish to wear their steel capped boots on a plane to save space…
Being able to listen to music on a plane during a long flight is a great way to pass the time. I have listened to classical music as well as my other favorite music while flying for many years, on an mp3 player some years ago and via my cellphone more recently. Can you listen…
In recent years, the rules and regulations surrounding the transportation of pocket knives on airplanes have become understandably increasingly strict. Many travelers may find themselves unsure of what they can and cannot bring on a plane when it comes to pocket knives and other types of knives. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or planning a…