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A valid passport can work as your TSA checkpoint ID, and PreCheck access still depends on the PreCheck mark printed on your boarding pass. If your driver’s license is missing or you just don’t want to carry it, grabbing your passport can feel like a lifesaver. It often is. A passport can get you through […]

Yes, you can sometimes use it before takeoff, but crew may block it during taxi, and the seat belt sign means you’re taking a fall risk. You’re buckled in, the plane starts rolling, and your body picks that moment to complain. It’s a common situation, and it can feel awkward to handle in a tight

Yes, you can use a TENS unit on most flights, as long as you keep it tidy and follow crew instructions. Long flights can make pain flare up at the worst time. A TENS unit can help, but travel adds two extra questions: will security allow it, and will using it in your seat cause

Yes, a sturdy box can fly as luggage if it meets size and weight limits and is sealed so it can handle baggage handling. Checking a box instead of a suitcase can feel awkward at the counter. It’s also common. People fly with boxes when they’re moving, carrying bulky gear, or bringing home items that

A boarding pass displayed on your phone is fine at airport screening when it scans cleanly and you have an acceptable ID ready. Can I Use A Boarding Pass On Phone For TSA? In most U.S. airports, yes. TSA officers see mobile passes all day, and the process is built for them. Still, a phone

An AirTag can show your bag’s last known location and speed up recovery if it’s delayed or lost. You can’t control what happens after you hand a suitcase to an airline. You can control what you know while it’s out of sight. That’s the real value of an AirTag in luggage: a steady trail of

Bluetooth headphones are allowed on most British Airways flights, as long as you follow crew instructions and pause use during the safety briefing. You’ve packed your Bluetooth headphones, queued up a playlist, and you’re ready to tune out the cabin noise. Then the doubt hits: will British Airways let you use them, and will they

A toiletry bag is fine in a carry-on, as long as liquids, gels, creams, and pastes follow the 3.4 oz (100 mL) limit and fit in one quart-size bag. You don’t need a special bag to fly. You need a bag that behaves at security. A toiletry bag can be a zip pouch, a hanging

A rucksack counts as hand luggage if it fits your airline’s size box, meets weight limits, and stows under the seat or in the overhead bin. A rucksack is one of the easiest bags to travel with. It’s soft, it squeezes into tight spots, and you can keep your hands free while you move through

Most airlines allow nebulizers onboard; carry meds separately and tell the screener before your bag goes through X-ray. Flying with breathing gear can feel stressful because the stakes are personal. You’re not trying to “travel light.” You’re trying to breathe well, stay steady, and avoid a scramble in a crowded cabin. The good news is