The whole idea of a carry-on bag is to tide you over until your luggage arrives. (Hopefully, it will arrive!) Some air travelers have no luggage at all, just their carry-ons. Before you start packing make sure your carry-on bag meets airline regulations. If you have any questions contact the airline or check government websites before you leave.
Make three photocopies of your passport, travel documents, and airline schedule. Keep one for yourself and give one to a relative. Highlight the confirmation numbers on these documents to save time at check-in. Fasten a tag to your bag and tuck an extra tag inside. What should you pack? Here are some tips from an experienced traveler.
* Extra medications in case your flight is delayed (Medications must be in original bottles, not replacement bottles or plastic zipper bags.)
* A list of your medications
* Travel-size toiletries in 7.5" x 8" plastic zipper bag (3-ounce bottles or smaller)
* Travel clothesline
* Partial roll of toilet paper
* Travel-pack tissues
* Two band-aids
* Tiny mints and/or gum for in-flight dragon breath
* Change of underwear
* Electrical adapter(s)
* Curling iron if you use one (Tell inspectors about it.)
* Small pad for notes
* Business cards or address labels
* Copy of your eyeglasses or contact lens prescription
* Eyeglass repair kit (The kind with the mini screwdriver and screws.)
* Extra batteries if you wear a hearing aid
* Small roll of plastic tape to repair a ripped luggage
* Large plastic zipper bags
* Safety pins (They always come in handy.)
* Plastic magnifying glass (You can buy a small cheapie for 99 cents.)
* Mini deck of cards
* Paperbacks and travel guide
Before you leave the house make sure you have your airline tickets and boarding passes. Now grab your sunglasses and get going!
Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson
Air Travel: What's In Your Carry-On Bag?Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 28 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundation website under the "School Corner" heading.
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