Although I have never smoked, I have traveled with many people over the years who smoke quite heavily. So I know how stressful it can be for some smokers to go without their nicotine fix and get withdrawal symptoms, particularly on a long flight. But can you bring nicotine gum on a plane and chew…
The TSA rules for taking laptops and personal electronic devices on a plane can be confusing, to say the least. There have been many changes to the rules in the past 20 years including a ban on laptops, then laptop ban reversals but at least it seems to have settled down now. It is no…
Can you take your knitting needles on a plane in your carry on bag to use during the flight and are there any restrictions on sizes and types of knitting needles you can take?
There are many reasons why people may want to sleep overnight in an airport. These can include saving money on an airport hotel, catching an early flight which may necessitate getting to the airport by public transport the night before, flight delays or bad flight connections with an overnight layover. But is it allowed, or…
We all like to take a memento or souvenir home to remind us of a great vacation in the years to come. If it was a beach holiday, that may include taking a seashell or two home with you. But can you bring sea shells on a plane? The following guide should help you when…
Are you wondering if you can take a walking frame on a plane? For individuals relying on mobility aids like Zimmer frames or walkers, air travel can raise many questions and concerns. Understanding the rules and accommodations airlines provide for such essential devices is crucial. From navigating through airport security with your walking aid to…
Many smokers prefer to use leaf tobacco and roll their own cigarettes using rolling papers, rather than buy manufactured cigarettes. So naturally, they will want to do the same while traveling so need to know whether they can take rolling papers with them. You will not be able to actually use them to make up…
It is a very sad time when a family member dies and stressful enough without the worry of whether or not you can take their ashes with you on a plane to scatter or bury where they have requested. Ashes are known by many different names which include cremated remains, cremated ashes, human ashes and…
Do you have a favorite audiobook that you want to listen to while flying or want to listen to a few new ones? Audiobooks are certainly a great way to help pass the time on a long flight. But can you listen to Audible in airplane mode or any other audiobook apps? Continue reading to…