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What is the best thing to wear to the airport?

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A comfortable outfit with layers is ideal. For example, you might wear jeans with a little stretch, a simple T-shirt, a jacket or sweater, and a comfortable pair of loafers or white trainers.

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How can I be both stylish and comfortable when flying?

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I think a great look for the airport is a pair of comfortable jeans in a dark wash, a simple T-shirt or button-up, and a lightweight sweater or jacket. Finish that with a pair of comfortable flats that easily slip off your feet. That makes it easy to remove them at security. Wearing your heaviest shoes, though, can reduce the weight of your luggage and free up more room for packing.

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Why should I not wear heels?

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In case of accidents on board the airplane. You can easily escape the airplane.

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What happens to the feet on a plane?

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They expand! So don't wear already tight shoes! Try to get up and go to the bathroom a couple times because inactivity leads to swelling.

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How should a child dress in an airport?

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Pretty much the same way as an adult. Loose and warm clothing. Those are the two most important points to remember if you don't want to end up with a crabby kid.

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Do I have to put my iPhone 7 in the bin?

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Yes, you will need to put your phone in the bin when going through the security scanner.

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What to wear if you are going to pick up someone?

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Wear something cute but still chill! I say some nice black leggings or jeggings with a long sweater or cool fitted shirt with a comfortable boot or shoe

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Can I put my jewelry in my bag when going through security, or does it have to go in the bin?

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Personally, I prefer to remove all of my jewelry (earrings, piercings, rings, etc.) and place them in a small sandwich bag in the pocket of my carry-on or purse. You shouldn't need to take them out of your bag as long as your bag is in a bin.

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How many bags can I carry on a plane?

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It really depends on the airline, so you should read their webpage carefully.

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Can I wear slippers?

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Sure! They don't really care what shoes you wear.

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I use a walker and/or metal cane. How do I get those through security and onto the plane?

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You won't have a problem getting a cane or walker through security. The employees will be more than happy to accommodate and assist you. You can also request a manual pat-down at security if you are unable to stand/walk without your cane or wheelchair.

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Can l bring a rechargeable phone charger?

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Sure!

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Can I wear a baseball cap on a plane?

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Yes.

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Can pants have metal snaps?

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Sure!

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Which things must go in my handbag?

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You can put anything in your handbag, as long as the items comply with airline regulations.

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Can I wear a fancy dress?

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Sure!

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Is it okay to wear a T-shirt for a 0° Celsius climate?

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No.

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Do I have to remove my wedding ring?

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No. Small jewelry is fine for going through a metal detector. If you get pinged, it will show what part of your body caused the issue, they'll look quickly at your ring and deem it fine.

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Can I wear a tracksuit with stripes down the side?

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Yes, there's no problem with that. You can wear whatever you want as long as it's appropriate. Tracksuits are good because they're comfortable for a long day of travelling.

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I had no metal objects on me, I'm a pensioner and felt humiliated––what did I do wrong to feel like a criminal?

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You did nothing wrong. At the airports randomly select a person every certain number of people that come through. For example, they could just select every seventh person who comes through for this test and it was just unlucky that it was you. You did nothing wrong.

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How much money can I bring with me to the airport?

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The maximum amount of cash you can have with you is $10,000; any amount over this must be declared to TSA (and will probably result in questions from law enforcement). Anything under this is fine.

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Can I take a laptop as my carry-on?

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Most laptops will have to go through security in a bin, but you can put it in your carry-on and use it on a plane on most airlines.

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Can I wear Nike slides?

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Yes. It is your choice on what shoes to wear, so wear comfortable, loose shoes.

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Can I wear a sleeveless top on a flight?

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Yes, you can wear it unless your airline specifically prohibits it. However, you may get cold on the flight so you may want to consider bringing a sweater just in case.

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Can I store paper money in my shoes when going through security?

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You could do that, but you do have to remove your shoes going through security.

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Is it alright to wear a long dress with sandals to the airport?

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Yes. As long as you plan well, you shouldn't be late to your flight, and running doesn't save you that much time, anyway.

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Will metal in my suitcase set off the metal detector?

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Yes, it will.

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Can I bring an umbrella to the airport if it has a bad word on it?

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Yes, you can.

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My rubber sole shoes (usually Skechers) stick to airport flooring and cause me to stumble. Which shoes are best to walk on this type of flooring?

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You might want to consider wearing slides, which are cushioned and comfortable, or soft boots such as Uggs. Shoes to avoid are heels, laced boots, flip flops, and anything too uncomfortable. If you have any other sneakers that do not have rubber soles, then that is the best option besides slides and soft boots.

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Can two people go though the metal detector at once?

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No. At the airport security guards and the TSA will wave in one person at a time to go through the metal detectors.

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