I may have to fly back east. I truly do not like to fly these days. I flew all over back in the 60s and 70s. I worked FireRescue on an airport. By helping some flight crews I was even given a free seat or two. But it was a different world back then. The people at TSA are too full of their power...somewhat like the other out of control Federal Agency called Homeland Security. You give 'em a bit of a hard time which includes the question why when they tell you to do something stupid and they immediately think you are questioning their authority. But as bad as the TSA is the sardine cans they put you in when you travel. You can carry your meds etc as a carry on. I carry insulin and insulin needles ...etc etc...in my carry on. TSA gave 'em a cursory look...I remember flying when I gave my rifle to be carried in the cabin by the flight crew...to Alaska esp
Air travel questions
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You may not need to take them out. It depends on which airport and which type of scanner they are using. I've gotten grief for taking my laptop out of my bag and for leaving it in the bag. At the same airport. In the same week. At another they made you take all the electronics out going through, but were nice enough to point out the shiny scanner in the next lane that wouldn't require that, but that they don't use because no one has been trained how to use it.
And what goes in a bin vs. directly on the conveyor belt varies, seemingly with no rhyme or reason.
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Baggage size questions are not a TSA question, they are an airline question. Between the airline website and the TSA website you can get all of your questions answered with accurate, current information.
Think about “seating zone” priority
If you book your flight yourself, look at options for seating priority.
The higher number if your seating zone, the longer you wait to board and the less time you have to get settled in. Also, there may be less or no overhead baggage storage. Zone 9, for example, is usually the longest wait. The airline knows you chose to pay the very lowest price and will treat you accordingly.
If you feel you need extra time to get seated and comfortable, an extra couple bucks will get you priority seating.
Of course, first class will cost a lot extra. But, even seated in coach, you can get an option for priority boarding. Zone 1 in coach usually seats immediately after first class.
This takes a lot of stress out of flying, and being stuck treated like cattle.
If you have to make a connection, better priority can really help when things get busy and hectic.
If you book your flight yourself, look at options for seating priority.
The higher number if your seating zone, the longer you wait to board and the less time you have to get settled in. Also, there may be less or no overhead baggage storage. Zone 9, for example, is usually the longest wait. The airline knows you chose to pay the very lowest price and will treat you accordingly.
If you feel you need extra time to get seated and comfortable, an extra couple bucks will get you priority seating.
Of course, first class will cost a lot extra. But, even seated in coach, you can get an option for priority boarding. Zone 1 in coach usually seats immediately after first class.
This takes a lot of stress out of flying, and being stuck treated like cattle.
If you have to make a connection, better priority can really help when things get busy and hectic.
K-22
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Meds
Regarding meds, have your pharmacist print out some extra labels.
Put the meds in other containers, zip locks, etc. and label with the appropriate label. You are legal, and good to go.
Regarding meds, have your pharmacist print out some extra labels.
Put the meds in other containers, zip locks, etc. and label with the appropriate label. You are legal, and good to go.
LVSteve
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You may not need to take them out. It depends on which airport and which type of scanner they are using. I've gotten grief for taking my laptop out of my bag and for leaving it in the bag. At the same airport. In the same week. At another they made you take all the electronics out going through, but were nice enough to point out the shiny scanner in the next lane that wouldn't require that, but that they don't use because no one has been trained how to use it.
If you think it drives you crazy, imagine how frustrating it is for the bad guys trying to establish a pattern to help them crack security.
If you think it drives you crazy, imagine how frustrating it is for the bad guys trying to establish a pattern to help them crack security.
I wouldn't mind it so much if more of them were polite and clear with their instructions.
OP
Thank you for all of the advice and recommendations.
Airfare has been booked. Outbound, I am flying American: PHL to CLT to IND. On the return, I'm flying direct: IND to PHL. What can be FedEx'd, will be.
Again, thanks!
Airfare has been booked. Outbound, I am flying American: PHL to CLT to IND. On the return, I'm flying direct: IND to PHL. What can be FedEx'd, will be.
Again, thanks!
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