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
Business travelers probably carry more electronic devices than the average person so it’s necessary to understand what’s allowed. Generally speaking, items such as cell phones, laptops, pagers, PDAs, cameras and GPS units can all be carried on the plane with you or checked in your business travel luggage. Laptops are required to go through security outside of their carrying case.
Camera equipment precaution: Screening equipment used for checked baggage can damage undeveloped film in your camera. Be sure to safeguard your film by putting it in carry on luggage and ask security personnel to inspect your bag by hand.
Restrictions On Sporting Goods
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.
Most sporting goods fall outside the carry-on size restrictions and cannot be brought on the plane with you. Items like golf clubs and ski poles are simply too large and must be checked. Other items that are potentially dangerous such as a baseball bat also must be checked. But you’ll be able to pack smaller, less dangerous items such as golf balls, for example into your carry on luggage if you wish.
Are Personal Items Allowed?
Those on business trips tend to carry more personal items than other travelers since they’re away from home for extended periods for work. Because they’re often gone for longer periods of time they need to have everything needed for the duration of the trip.
In order to check or carry on personal items, they must hold 3 ounces of liquid or less. If you’re ever in doubt as to current restrictions, call your local airport and make a quick check before you trip.