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Wait for your luggage at airport security

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Back and forth, across the country, everywhere, all the time…. Y’all I swear I’ve been so busy I’m losing my mind. What a crazy few weeks! Many apologies for the tardy posts. Hoping now that some of my major travel is past I can get back to a regular writing schedule. Today I want to…

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TSA changes electronics screening guidelines

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Yesterday the TSA announced that they would expanding enhanced screening for electronics bigger than a phone. They have been piloting this at ten airports, and are now ready to take the new standards nationwide. The takeaway: laptops, eReaders (pictured),  tablets, and gaming consoles will need to go into a bin by themselves, with nothing on top…

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Is it worth it to travel for a Global Entry interview?

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Sometimes your local airport won’t have a spot available for a Global Entry interview for months. Is it worth it to travel somewhere just for the interview? Reader A asks…. I’ve been researching Global Entry and decided to go for it since I plan on going overseas at least once a year for the next…

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Airport Security Tip: Put Your Small Items in a Container

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It’s not always easy figuring out the best ways to go through airport security. Between changing TSA rules, long lines, and tons of gear, it can feel like a hopeless maze for infrequent fliers. After a decade of business travel I sometimes think I have seen all the possible ways to slow down the security…

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Travel bag of the week: Sumdex Fashion 16” Laptop Brief

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Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Sometimes you just want a brightly-colored bag. This pink Sumdex Laptop Briefcase delivers! It’s gorgeous, with black trim and an interesting, almost pleat-like exterior pocket. There are plenty of interior compartments too. It…

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TSA Pre-Check….for all?

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TSA Pre-Check was recently rolled out at my airport, and several other airports that I frequent. While American initially offered me membership a few years ago, I (stupidly) did not sign up. After learning some of the many ways you can get Pre-check without an invitation, I decided to apply for Global Entry. I’m in…

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