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Should you label your luggage?

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Amy Tan is a Travel Planner and the Founder of Planet Hoppers, a boutique travel design team founded in 2002. Planet Hoppers specializes in brainstorming and creating itineraries for dream vacations, honeymoons, exotic adventures, family reunions, and group trips. Planet Hoppers is a TRUE accredited travel agency and a member of the Signature Travel Network, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and Travel Leaders. Amy earned a BA in Communications and a BS in Physics from the University of California, Davis in 2000.

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Yes! Be sure to always have a luggage tag on your suitcase with your email and phone number. Also, be sure to always include the country code with your phone number.

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How can I personalize my luggage?

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Add unique details. To make your suitcase more distinctive, put a colorful luggage belt around it or add stickers to the bag.

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What is the best color for luggage?

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Avoid using a black suitcase. Suitcases are now sold in many colors and styles that will help you spot your luggage easily. Black is the most common color, so your luggage will just look like everyone else's.

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Can I paint a suitcase?

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Yes, many types of paint including spray paint and acrylic can be used on a suitcase. If you have a hard suitcase, it may wear off over time and the paint will likely need a finish over it, which you can buy at a local craft store (or even Walmart) for under $5.

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I am flying to the U.S. Do I need a lock and key for my case?

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It is advisable. It is always a good idea to keep your luggage secure when travelling anywhere.

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What if I have a black suitcase with pink ribbon, but someone else also has one? Would I need extra stickers on my bag?

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You can tie more than one ribbon onto the bag to help make it easier to spot. Tie a blue ribbon in addition to the pink one to ensure that it's yours.

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Could I put a bright t-shirt over my bag to make it stand out?

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Yes. Just make sure the shirt will not fall off or have loose parts hanging from the sides.

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Is it okay to put my surname on my luggage when flying?

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Yes.

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Am I allowed to bring pain relief/muscle spasm Theraworx on the plane?

Sara Jameson

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Yes, it is not classified as a drug so you can take it on the plane.

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My daughter said we are not allowed to lock my suitcase, is that right?

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You are allowed, but only using TSA approved locks. Otherwise they will have to break open your lock and they won't provide you with a new one, so you lose out there. Make sure that your lock is TSA approved before you use it and it'll all be fine.

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Can I take my oxycodone medication in my carryon luggage?

Gabriella Hignight

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Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces for the flight. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.

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Can I put medicines for diabetes in the hand luggage?

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You are allowed to bring diabetic supplies in a carry-on, or in a checked bag. Airlines should allow you to bring diabetic supplies onto a plane as a carry on. It may depend on what country you're in, but check the airline's policy about medication storage.

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My daughter said we are not allowed to lock my suitcase, is that right?

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There are no restrictions when it comes to locking your luggage. However, airport authorities have every right to break the lock and examine the luggage if they find anything suspicious during the security screenings. As such, if you use TSA padlocks, they have the keys and can open the padlocks without breaking the lock.

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