I wear two pairs of socks to the airport and slip off one pair when I have to put my shoe back on. Keeps the inside of my shoes clean from airport germs lol
Im lucky my airport provides those hospital socks when you take off shoes , havent seen them at other airports. But i just bring shower caps and put them on over the socks and then toss them in the trash after security checks.
I bought a box of boot covers and put a couple of them in an easy to reach pocket and put them on to go through security then throw them away when I’m done. Same with return flight and connecting flights, if necessasary.
@@HariSeldon913 I’m not sure who decided those gripper bottoms were safe as for me I always trip in them. That may be because they don’t fit well. I have used shoe covers though.
When I was in the military, they recommend to wear something made out of something such as cotton. for some protection from fire or your clothes might melt onto your skin,
I learned that years back too, but it was all natural fibers. Wool should work, but I’m not sure how silk reacts to fire. Of course, for women, finding undergarments in cotton only, that fit, can be a challenge.
@@Reed-2big Wool and silk burn much the same way, just turning into a powder. It's synthetics that are a danger since they melt, putting your skin at risk.
@@Reed-2big I just looked up how silk reacts to fire. It's difficult to ignite and will curl away from a flame. It will smolder and sizzle, but will go out quickly when removed from a flame. Just thought here: If the silk shrinks from a fire, your skin will be exposed to the flame. Get away from an ongoing flame as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of being burned.
@@Elle-kr8od I knew wool was good, didn’t know silk was the same. And yes, I was taught nylon will melt and then stick to your skin! Rayon has changed how hot it is. Then there are other fabrics that aren’t clear either Eg Goretex . Cotton rainwear isn’t so good! 😂
10:00 The reason wearing contacts is discouraged during sleep is that they deprive corneas from oxygen. Of course, (at everyone): discuss it with your doc. What I learned so far is that corneas, unlike any other part of the body don't normally have blood vessels, so they breathe the air on their own. During sleep, it is harder for them to get it if the contacts are on, and that can lead to eye health problems.
I use gas permeable hard lenses. The one I'm using allows me to sleep with them on. When they first came out years ago my eye doctor said I could wear them for a couple of weeks at a time. That's what I did and I never had any problems.
Do NOT wear innersy period panties! When you go through the XRay scanner, the ENTIRE front and back of your crotch will GLOW red!!!😂❤ SO embarrassing yet hilarious too!!
4:11 I disagree about pants, although I do appreciate the style of pants you selected because they will help you in a similar way to my suggestion, which is to wear a simple dress. I tend to wear a knee length tank dress on planes, almost 100% so that none of my articles of clothing, touch a bathroom floor!
Skechers Slip-Ins literally changed the game for flying shoes. Instant on/off with memory foam. Because of back surgery, belts are painful. I wear suspenders and they now make "airport safe" ones with plastic clips instead of metal. Button style are also good. I always wear lightweight wool dress pants and a long-sleeve shirt, plus a light "gym" jacket I can don or doff in flight. I sail through TSA.
I’m checking out videos because my 15 yr old daughter is traveling to Europe and I can’t see spending $155 on pants for her…ugh I’m sure a pair of leggings would be fine and a lot less expensive. I would say a Lot of people can’t spend that kind of money on unbound Marino, just saying. Thanks for sharing your videos they are always appreciated!! 😊
One of the advantages of wool is that it wicks moisture and also can keep you warm when you are soaking wet! Cotton is the worst for surviving a cold downpour. And jeans can take a couple of days to dry too. I have a reaction to high priced slacks too, but there are several we’ve found, for a trip that requiring quick drying clothing, that we’re rebuying some of them!
I was in a TSA line last week behind a passenger who was clearly unprepared - not ready to travel. I was waiting my turn as she removed keys, clunky jewelry, belt with huge metal buckle, etc. The TSA agent motioned for me to jump ahead of her with my things. I looked at her feet…she was wearing sandals adorned with metal fixtures, buckles, mounted jewels. As I walked toward the scanner, I gestured to her sandals and said “good luck with those.” She snapped, “I’m TSA PreCheck-I don’t have to take off my shoes.” A moment later, the beeping of the scanner caught my attention. I looked back to see her holding up the line as she removed her fancy sandals and returned them for scanning. I felt sorry for everyone who was behind her.
Although they are not easy to find, I recommend pants with a gusset crotch for long periods of sitting. No tight seam or bound-up feeling. It's totally worth the money to have a pair custom-made!
I am blind with a weird sense of humor. I have a t shirt that says “I would go sky diving but it would scare my (guide) dog”. In appropriate? Please let me know
Retired Police officer (not from the USA): wearing a 'hoodie', particularly with the hood up, will attract the attention of Police around public transport locations - including airports - because people taking part in unlawful activities don't want their face appearing on security video. And 'Police' includes Customs/Quarantine officers at airports. Do you want a body cavity search? If your jacket or raincoat has a hood, tuck it down inside the collar or zip it into its storage compartment that a lot of all weather jackets have. In some countries, avoid wearing bright, multi colored clothing or accessories, specially colors associated with the LGBT movement - the items may be confiscated on entry or you may be taken aside for a long interrogation or even refused entry - boring colors are the safe way to go really.
I always wear a hooded jacket on flights and have never had a problem. I don't put the hood up until I'm settled into my seat. The hood blocks out the potentially chatty passengers next to me and is a barrier between my head and the seatback. You do make a good point about not appearing to be concealing your face (or anything else). IMO, being calm, quiet and cooperative is the way to go.
I would like to add mixer cups with built-in battery. My cup got flagged at TSA at Huntsville, AL. Someone just swabbed it, inserted the strip into a machine and of course it passed. Was more of a inconvenience delay than a real problem.
Another informative post, thank you Megan, I always wear sandles. tracky dax, a T shirt and i carry a jacket, all my valuables I put in my carry on backpack. I have never been asked to remove my sandles in over 25 years of flying.
As a guy I usually wear hiking pants. They’re more stretchy and comfortable than jeans and some (at least the ones I own) have a zippered back pocket so wallets/passports stay where they’re supposed to be.
Great video, Megan, and we will definitely look for compression socks for future travel! I like wearing cargo pants. When I travel, I tend not to have a wallet in my back pocket anyway, but use a neck pouch. However, I definitely do not want to be sitting on something like that for a long flight (or even driving), so cargo pants are helpful in that respect. I also check pockets in these pants carefully before I buy them, ans some of these pants have quite inadequate pockets. However, I do wear glasses (not contacts), so having a pocket for glasses and case is really helpful for me. The main problem is that I am constantly forgetting to take something off when going through security, especially on lack of sleep, so I sometimes annoy the security agents, particularly in Europe. I agree with your suggestion of having layers. For plane travel, I will tend to wear a button down dress shirt with an undershirt underneath and a hoodie hacket over top for the plane. We tend to travel spring/summer, but sometimes an additional jacket is definitely necessary. Funny story about dark clothes and stains: Many years ago I was on a business trip flying on the Late, lamented Eastern Airlines. I was in a row near the galley in an aisle seat, and a couple was in the same row with me. The gentleman wore a nice blue blazer. As I was reading a book or mazazine, I heard this loud "pop," and saw something white whizzing by me. It turned out that a flight attendant in the galley had dropped a packet of mayonnaise and then stepped on it. The flying mayo hit all three of us in the row, and they guy with the blazer got a nice white stain on his clothes (and got hit in the nose as well)! The flight attendants were pretty apologetic and did what they could to clean up and offer to pay for dry cleaning. They also gave us an upgraded first class meal and offered wine. Eastern Airlines went out of business soon afterwards.
Also, if bending down is difficult, lace-up shoes can end up being torture. I love my sneakers, but I can rarely wear them anymore because of the bad back problems I've developed.
I am very fortunate that I have never had any swelling issues while flying. One of these days, I will invest in a pair of Merino leggings. These are all very good tips. And I love your dog!! Edit: I do that too to read the signs LOL sucks to be blind
Even if you are not asked to remove your shoes, you should be mindful of how your shoes are made. If your shoes have a lot of glitz on them, as noted about the sandals, they may set off the the metal detectors, and then you have caused delays for yourself and everyone behind you.
Funny story about pants falling down haha. So I've become some what competitive again in sports and joined a semi competitive team. I've lost a good amount of weight because of that. A year ago I go to fly out for a conference. Wore these old khaki pants that was for my old waist size, with a belt, but was still a slim fit for my legs. I was in line, took everything off and put em into trays, didn't even think about having my belt on. I noticed my pants was falling so I put my hands in the pockets. I go up to get scanned and they had me raise my hands over head. 🤦♂ My pants was slowly sliding down from behind and completely showing my behind. Luckily my legs are pretty muscular because I used to be a competitive swimmer so it didn't drop past my thighs haha.
I recommend "slip-in" shoes like Skechers, or other brands. I fly with a nice looking pair of slip-in Adidas shoes. With slip in's, you never have to bend down to tie them. Instead of jeans, I'm going to wear my Track pants, and keep everything that I keep in my pants, like wallet and comb, in my small personal bag. PS. I just ordered some compression socks, today. Thanks for the tip. PSS. 15 days to go, before my cruise. First class Delta, on the way out, to Seattle, and United Economy plus, from Miami, on the way back.
1968 - Santiago, Chile to Lima, Peru. We were off the ground less than half an hour when a flight attendant dropped a full cup of soda in my father's lap. It *does* happen.
Dress for your destination. You will be inside most of the time. Leave winter coat in car. Zip off legs from pants. Go in long come off plane in shorts. Fisherman's vest (vest of many pockets) i do tsa by putting all things in pockets. Take vest off put in bin.
Yes, the undies part is right. Also the socks ... it's awful to forget to wear compression socks. Ohhhh... I'm impressed by the leggings with a wide waist band you can stash your passport in!!! Great idea!!! I regret bringing comfy wide leg pants on my last flight. I did have to hike them up so the loose hems wouldn't touch dirty floors in the washrooms.
Blood clots are no joke. They can be fatal. Wear compression stockings for long flights. I like wearing kackis or jeans that have a little give in them. I dont like sweats because, well... I sweat. A tshirt with a fleece and sweater or jacket (layers)!! Plus jackets allow me to put things like cables, earbuds, wallet, ID, etc. So i can just stuff my bag and not run afoul of the personal item rules.
The layering tips I find so funny cause at one point my local airport ran an add campaign with security tips and one of them was to wear no layers at all (in fact, they had the lady wear a jumpsuit!!!!) and I though of that like 'nah. If you fly, you need layers'. Maybe that tip is good for security time but not for if you do anything other than cross that security line hahaha.
I have Pre TSA and when I tried to hold on to my passport based on your suggestion on other videos, they still made me put it in the tray with my other belongings 🤦🏻♀️I’ve tried it twice and no success, out of LAX…Thank you for all your tips. They are great😊
Just got back from Britain, the first trip I've taken in decades. Opted for TSA Precheck, which saved me from taking out my prescriptions and electronics and taking off my belt and shoes. British security still requires following the TSA rules, but I opted to spend about 24 pounds for my wife and I to go through Fast Pass, which sent us to a separate line and it went much faster (and BTW, Heathrow security was efficient and decent). Best of all was using Global Entry. The agent was aware of our presence at the end of the line (helps my elderly wife was using her cane), and she motioned to us to walk all the way around the long line of people and directed us to go ahead.
I put all of my loose items and jacket into a packable backpack to put that thru the scanner, redistribute the items once I'm at my gate, and then use the same backpack as my daypack while on vacation
Very helpful video as always -- thank you. I live in a country that has cold winters. When I get to the airport, I put my heavy winter clothes in my checked bag and so it makes it easier to accommodate the security check in process. I do everything possible to reduce how many things I have to load in the bins so that I can more easily keep track of what I have. The only downside is that if my checked bag doesn't make it to where I am going, I am at a loss. While it would be a good idea to wear a slip on shoe with no laces, I am fine with wearing just a lace-up shoe. I also find the inserts from "Superfeet" very good and I have not had a problem getting through security.
@@PortableProfessional Would love it if you could do a video of when travelling in the winter or to wintery climates. (Ski trip or the like.) How do you pack? What do you wear for the flight? (your heaviest coat and boots?). How do you store big coats during a flight, even in business class? Etc.. Thx.
My go to outfit for travels - some slip-on sneakers and if have to take them off i just put shower caps over my socks and then just toss them after the checks , wide legged jeans that are more lose around waist or black sport pants but not leggings , then for top long sleeve shirt with higher neckline with a cardigan or large scarf which can double as blanket later and a wireless sport bra. If is winter outfit is same but for top i add a padded vest which i roll into its pouch and can use as pillow on the plane.
I have other suggestion being an ACE volunteer at the airport but do not wish to go off this topic. If you wish to hear some or ask questions let me know.
I’m sorry, but I do not believe wearing lace-up shoes it’s the best solution when is the time to pass the TSA controls. If you recommend to not wearing graphic shirt to avoid the problem that could happen, I think wearing a lace-up basket it’s a time consuming and delay at the security control compare to a sneakers without lace.
Lace ups can be wonderful, though, if your feet swell. On a recent trip to Rome, my feet unexpectedly swelled up and my wool lace-up sneakers were the only shoes I could wear. It adds less than a minute to lace them up after going through security. Some shoes have laces and a zipper - even better!
Sketchers Go Walk slip on shoes, with inserts, and a pair of Adidas slides to slip into on the plane. 💯 comfort and no laces to play with, ain’t nobody got time fo that 😅
Love your insightful approach. I'd add slip on or zipper shoes instead of ones we need to tie/untie. I really like my chunky heel boots with zippers as they're also great for short people, like me, so we can have an easier time reaching things out (like the luggage bin). Having them a bit larger with one or two insoles is great because you can always remove insoles for more space if you have swollen feet and undoing the zippers isn't enough (I never had that issue but it's an added bonus). I really enjoyed wearing my convertible jacket/vest (very cheap one). It has tons of pockets, inside and outside, you can remove the sleeves and the lining to adjust for whatever need you might have, plus it's also waterproof. I'd consider cargo pants but I heard it can be a nuisance going through security. I guess a hack would be to get a couple of zip locks or any other thin bag and empty your pockets upfront (as well as removing belt, jewelry etc) so you can just dump them on those trays like Miranda used to do with her tote bags in the movie. Bonus points if you repeat the sunglasses scene as well. 😁
I have...what I call my "flying shoes". They're slip on, no laces and they're 1/2 size bigger than my own size. Easy on/off if needed and in case of swelling. You can also use hard sole slippers.
I also wear layers; however, I wear moisture wicking jogging pants so nothing touches the bathroom floors in the airport or plane. I've actually found good ones on Amazon and even Wal-Mart.
Go to pants- correctly fitted (not tight) jeans. Last month I sat next to a toddler on her Mom's lap. Cute, but Mom gave her a can of cranberry juice- guess where it landed????
I made a belt out of black 1" nylon strap and plastic buckle (just like on your backpack). No metal at all and I have never had TSA ask me to remove it.
OH! One more point I forgot -- although it won't help me out anymore, with an artificial (metal) hip: Whenever possible, use clothing, fanny packs, money belts, etc. with nylon or plastic zippers, otherwise you'll be setting off every metal detector you encounter and might have to expose an otherwise hidden money belt or security pouch.
In Vietnam, after so many burns and burn deaths, only leather footwear was allowed. Cotton clothing was also preferred. My family and I only wear leather shoes and cotton clothing on flights. No shorts, flippy floppies or sandals. If in the event of a fire, wearing these items will help prevent burns. All synthetics melt and /or ignite...Melting clothing and shoes on your body is NOT worth the risk.
I never realized that I could fill the zippered pockets of my jacket with the stuff from my pants' pockets. My boyfriend works at airport security in our city and I'm going to double-check with him. :-)
I travel with lightweight cashmere scarf that doubles as a shawl. On a recent flight from Europe to Chicago, there were no blankets (for some reason), and it came in handy. I pack HotHands Warming Insoles to put in my shoes. They keep my feet toasty for 8 hours and make it easier for me to relax.
Skechers slip-on shoes are my go-to for flying, As well as comfortable athletic shorts and a T-shirt. CLEAR and TSA-PreCheck are my others. Always try to make it with ONLY carry-on if possible, so no lost checked bags.
Wear what is in YOUR budget that is comfortable for YOU! I hate these wear this or that type videos. They are so out of reality for most. If you can afford "Marino wool" then wear it. I will continue to wear my $10 buck leggings from Walmart when I travel. There is nothing wrong with wearing what you want.
For my last couple of trips, I had purchased "anti-theft" pants because of known pick-pocketing. They are regular dry-fit pants but the side pockets are zippered. On the first trip, I was pulled aside at TSA because they thought I had something in my pocket, but after a pat-down, I was allowed to pass. On my second trip, the same thing happened but this time, the TSA agent focused on the zippers. He said that was setting off the x-ray.
I agree with some of what you say, not all because I'm a guy. I've been around the world 26 times & I can tell you bring a hoodie or a light jacket. The weather where you land will be different. I've done a lot of things that you mentioned & yes it really does work. Thx for the tips. 😁
Going Toronto- Japan and will wear a body fitting long sleeve mini dress, comfy tights and unfortunately my 4” goth boots, as they won’t fit in my bag. I’ll have a pair of sneakers to switch into on the flight tho. The boots are easy to take off and i’ve had to do it for years! Just hoping I can stash the boots in the overhead bin as I’m not bringing anything else that will go up there. I used to be able to but I know things have changed. Hopefully the boots will still fit after I land! 😮. Ah, goth problems….Thank you for your informative channel- it’s helping me a LOT!!
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I carry a compact computer case (Swiss Army) to not only carry my laptop, but also organize my other items that I remove for TSA, a camoflauged "man purse", lol.
My pre-security technique is to have a one-gallon bag in my carry-on, in which I stow everything that I cannot have on my body while being scanned. My wallet, cellphone, wristwatch, pen, paper, tissues, belt, etc. I can fit that filled bag into my zippered carry-on. I also loosen shoe laces to speed up shoe removal, just taking care to not let the laces touch the floor, to avoid possible tripping. When being scanned, I only have my ID and my boarding pass in one hand, and absolutely nothing in my pockets. I got an artificial hip recently, so I point to it and say "artificial hip" to the TSA agent as I enter the scanner. So usually I pass thru security quickly, not holding up the line much.
Merino wool undies and socks. I also ensure that my passport, cash, phone (grab and stuff in a pocket) and other important documents are somewhere on my body at all times just in case of an emergency of which I have to leave my carry on behind.
Before going through security, I always take loose change and put it in a small plastic bag, then put that bag into my backpack or jacket pocket. It makes it easier to retrieve the change afterward. When I travel overseas, I have a separate bag for the currency of the country I am visiting.
Hey y’all, most of my international flights are to and from Southeast Asia from CONUS. I know that flatulence is not a nice topic for discussion. However it seems that the airplane food contains a lot of long life food preservatives. The above seems to elicit a lot of flatulence especially on the 12 -15 hour flights. I have tried to treat the gastric condition in various ways including taking fiber tablets and anti gas tablets. Nothing seems to help. I am olfactory aware that other airline passengers have similar problems. The only effective mechanism I have identified if using the suction-flushing toilet as the flatulence is released. However being able to use the toilet in a timely manner may not always be possible if there is a line of other passengers waiting for their turn. I am relatively new to this excellent channel but have learned a lot of useful travel hacks. Sorry to ask an unpleasant question but would appreciate any useful suggestions 🙏 ✈️
Good video... I would recommend that you mention what type of shoes not wear. I see to many people wear flip flops on air planes. Yes, they are convenient but, they do not know that they are really not good on a plane since the floor of the plane is not the greatest. They are not cleaned after every flight. And if a kid has vomited on the floor, it is taken care of but its not 100% clean. So flip flops are not a good idea at all. Including sandals. Because at least you can change your socks if you take your shoes off. Not with flip flops or sandals.
Your socks and shoes are the most important item in what you wear. The wrong shoes will cause you injuries and make your trip a disaster. Comfort and usability must take priority over another consideration. Good shoes are always expensive. I find that the best shoes are expensive work shoes that are designed to protect feet and be comfortable to wear on the hard surfaces found in airports. Some of these can be accessorized to make removal and reapplication easy. My current Redwing shoes have toe protection and lace that is both quick release and twist to tighten. They do attract attention from TSA because they are unusual. One of the wonderful thing about the lace system is being able to to press the quick release once on sits down. There are much more expensive boots that I used to wear that are more comfortable and offer better protection, but they are heavier. Most of these work shoes and boots are out of place with formal wear, so if you are going to your best friends wedding, you need to pack beautiful shoes.
I flew 3 weeks ago and I had an issue going through security in Halifax because my very curly hair was left untied as it was drying and the scanner was having a hard time with it. On the 3rd attempt, the agent asked if I could hold my hair up over my head and that worked better. Long story short, if a person has alot of hair, It's best to tie it.
love your videos on important topics while traveling. I'm about to fly to the Philippines from the states and have several questions. can I leave my laptop in my carryon bag or do I need to pull it out to be scanned. I'm also bringing an extra phone; does it also need to be brought out along with my used phone. Or can I just put these items in my vest jacket pockets and put the vest in the scanner bin. I'm an old 74 yr old man on my first international journey, so are sweatpants acceptable or just loose jeans.
To add to your list, Wristwatches are OK to wear. They wont set off any alarms and even mechanical watches are unaffected, in general, by the scanners.
I avoid cotton as much as possible. It has a tendency to absorb sweat, not wick it away. It is alao slow to dry. This is particularly true for underwear and socks. I lean towards soft, thin merino wool or technical fabrics.
You want to dress nice but not too nice, compression socks are a must. And if your flight is long enough for compression socks then you want to bring baby wipes with you. It really helps out with that "fresh" feeling down there, and you can also use them to wipe off the toilet seat before you sit down.
Don't forget to bring in your liquids bag a pack of sanitary wipes. It is good for wiping down the seatback tray and if necessary, the toilet seat. Don't flush the sanitary wipe but put it into the trash.
Be careful with scarfs. A 4'11 women wore a long 5' scarf on the escalator it caught she fell on bag and a chain reaction of a pile of people and luggage happened if not for a security person nearby who turned off the escalator the pile up would have been much worse.
