| If you listen to modern travelers, you would think | | | | in the carry-on; think of items that you can wear |
| that air travel had devolved to the point of chaos | | | | multiple times or different ways to stretch your |
| and misery. Complaints about unreasonable delays | | | | options. Pull this off and you won't have to check |
| and waits and hassles are common. They are also | | | | a bag at all, which will make life much easier. |
| exaggerated. | | | | This is because checking a bag takes time, and |
| Yes, heightened security means more waiting in | | | | generally means waiting in line. Checked bags also |
| various checkpoints and lines, and also that you | | | | have to be picked up at baggage claim, whereas |
| will walk to and from your gate alone (loved ones | | | | your carry-on is right at your feet under the seat |
| can no longer accompany), but that's about it. | | | | in front of you. Finally, if you don't have a |
| Flight delays are nothing new. | | | | carry-on you may be able to check in online |
| Why not make your travel experience as easy | | | | before even arriving at the airport, avoiding still |
| and pleasant as you can? Here are some secrets | | | | another line. |
| to help you get through security efficiently and | | | | Pack safe: You should not bring anything that |
| onto the plane with a minimum of stress and | | | | could conceivably be seen as a threat by airport |
| delay. | | | | security. Err on the side of caution. If you have to |
| Pack light: There's packing light, and then there's | | | | ask yourself whether something would be OK, it |
| packing light. If you are the type who thinks that | | | | is probably best to leave it behind. |
| only bringing four pair of shoes and three dresses | | | | Do not bring anything incendiary (matches, |
| is packing light, this tip may shock you. Try to do | | | | flammable liquids), scissors, metal items, and so |
| away with your checked suitcase completely. | | | | forth. Liquids are now OK to bring, but should be |
| This leaves you with the carry on as your only | | | | travel sized and should be enclosed in a zippable |
| bag. Pack only those items that will reasonably fit | | | | clear plastic bag. |