| Have you heard of the TSI, or Transportation Security Administration? Chances are if you travel regularly for business or take a lot of trips, you are quite familiar with them. With the rules getting updated frequently regarding what you can pack in your suitcase and what you can take on the plane, it's important to keep up with the rules to avoid unnecessary hassles at the airport. A welcome change for the business traveler is now available at most of the major airports. Security checkpoints are commonly available for frequent business fliers to reduce some of the time involved with the process. Call your airport for details to see if it's offered. Many people have found without this option they would have missed their flight and business appointment. Electronic Devices And Business Travel Luggage Nearly everyone on a business trip carries a laptop on the plane with them. The only requirement currently is that the computer be removed from it's case and passed through security screening equipment by itself in one of the provided bins. Other gadgets commonly carried by the business traveler such as cameras, personal digital assistants, pagers, call phones and GPS devices are allowed to be taken on board as either carry-ons or checked baggage. Do take special precautions with you camera film as the security screening equipment can cause damage to your undeveloped photos. It's always best to request the security screener to inspect your camera equipment bags by hand and bypass the X-ray scanner to avoid damage to your film. What About Sports Equipment? One of the best things about business travel is you'll often get to play at different golf courses or give your client the opportunity to beat you in a tennis match. Not only are these activities great for your business success, they also keep you in shape while you're away from your normal routine. The following items are not allowed to be carried on the plane: baseball bats, bows and arrows, golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, pool cues, ski poles, and spear guns. But the good news is, you can travel with these items. You simply need to consider them part of your checked luggage. The following items are allowed as carry-ons: baseballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and golf balls. Are Personal Items Allowed? Personal items are a necessary part of overnight travel and business travelers are no exception. In fact, they probably take more toiletry items with them than the average traveler on vacation. Personal toiletry items such as creams, lotions, eye drops, cologne and mouthwash can be either checked or carried on provided they are in containers three ounces or less. Because the rules do tend to change, check with your airport if in doubt about a particular item. |
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