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TIPS from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will help get travelers on their way and will help speed travelers and their gear through airport security procedures.
Here are a few new tips to help travelers:
Golf Clubs - There is no better time than a vacation to hit the links, so here are a few tips for traveling with golf gear. Fertilizers used on many golf courses can trigger explosive trace-detection equipment. Before flying, be sure to clean off clubs. Also remember to pack clubs in a travel bag and consider leaving it unlocked.
Sporting Goods - Vacations are also a great time to go scuba diving, catch some fish or go camping. Scuba tanks are not allowed on commercial airlines for safety reasons. Ship scuba tanks or consider renting a tank at your destination. Fishing tackle and sports gear - such as bats and lacrosse sticks - must be checked. Campers traveling with gas containers separately, because they cannot be checked or carried onto a plane for safety reasons. Believe it or not, parachutes are another item that can be damaged as part of the security screening process. Consider other means of shipping or at the very least, please check parachutes closely before using.
Lotions, Spray and Foods - Outdoor enthusiasts will pack sun tan lotion, bug repellent and other skin care products. In general, it is fine to pack these items in either checked carry on bags, but travelers should check with their airline before flying with aerosol canisters as some canisters are flammable. Summer travelers who want to bring back favorite foods from their destination can do so, but should know that some food products might cause your checked bag to be screened for security reasons. And check prior to packing food items, as there are some restrictions. Pack food products in carry-on bags.
Packing Bags - Use special TSA locks and locking straps only. It can be tempting to over pack bags when vacationing. TSA suggests that travelers consider how they pack and understand that Federal Security Screeners may have to open and physically search a bag as part of the screening process. Overstuffed bags are more difficult to close once opened which could result in delays for checked luggage.
Film - Family memories last a lifetime, and so should photos and videos. Passengers traveling with underdeveloped film should pack these items in their carry-on bags. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage or destroy undeveloped film.
Below are a number of tips for packing your checked baggage that will help to speed your trip and ensure that your checked bag makes the flight with you.
· Remember to have your passport, boarding pass and photo ID readily available. Airport ID’s are ideal for this purpose. Avoid over-packing your bag so that the screener will be able to easily reseal your bag if it is opened for inspection. If possible, spread your contents over several bags. Check ahead of time with your airline or travel agent for maximum weight limitations. Many have a 50lb. limit and/or size restrictions.
· Don't stack piles of books or documents on top of each other; spread them out within your baggage.
The following general packing tips apply to both carry-on and checked baggage and will help you to move through the screening process more quickly:
· Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the airport.
· Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. If your bag will pass through the X-ray machine more than 5 times ask for a hand inspection to prevent damage
· Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Personal items include laptops, purses, small backpacks, briefcases or camera cases.
· Don’t forget to place identification tags with your name, address and phone number on all of your baggage, including your laptop computer. It is a good idea to place an identification tag inside your baggage as well
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Travel guide - Get ready to travelby Manjinder Dhaliwal Traveling to a different country can be a superb as well as an intricate experience. It's very difficult to be familiar with new language, legal systems and customs for unplanned travelers. You can have a lovely foreign experience with proper planning and guidance.
Health and safety are the primary issues for the travelers. Whenever you're going to a trip with your family as well as alone you've to be very careful about your health because human body is so sensitive and can't adjust with a new environment immediately. If you're going to abroad, certain points should be kept in mind like: Check your visas & passport (if required). Fill the emergency information page of the passport carefully. Study consular information sheets or travel warnings for the city where you want to visit. Learn carefully all rules & regulations of foreign country. Be familiar with local laws and customs of the country where you want to travel. Obey U.S constitution because it keeps you safe in foreign country. Make at least two photocopies of your passport to avoid the harassment in case your passport is lost or stolen. You should leave one copy of your passport in your relative or friends' house where you're live in. Make a list about your journey or the places where you'll visit during foreign travel and leave a copy of it at your home so that your family members can easily contact you in case of emergency. Contact regularly with someone at your home. Don't spend time at unknown places. During your foreign travel don't accept things from strangers and don't handover your luggage to a stranger. Register yourself with the nearest U.S consulate/embassy before departure. Don't wear expensive jewelry or clothing due to safety reasons. Don't carry large amount of money and extra credit cards with you while traveling. Try to deal with authorized agents only at the time of exchanging money. Last but not the least, contact nearest U.S. embassy immediately at the time of trouble. Here are some health related instructions that are very much important while traveling to another country. Carry some medicines and medical supplies that you're using regularly because it's very difficult to find certain medicines in other country. If you find that vary medicine it is not sure that the formulation will be same. It can easily cause allergy or other bad effects to your health. You should be careful about your meal while traveling. Try to follow a healthy diet chart that will help you to be fit & fine. Carry a written copy of your medical history that includes all information about you like: * name, address & phone number * blood type * vaccinations * name of your doctor and doctor's address & emergency phone numbers * copy of health insurance that describes your policy number * a list that shows your current health problems like heart disease or diabetes * record of all allergies * an alternative phone number instead of your parents'. Don't forget to carry a first-aid kit with you. While focusing on these guidelines you'll enjoy your travel and feel relax during your journey.
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