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By Kathleen Crislip, About.com Guide to Student Travel since 2004

How to Pack for Airport Security

Monday November 6, 2006
New and restrictive carry on rules that took effect on US and UK flights this year can already be pretty problematic for some travelers; now, you'll also need to be ready if you're flying to, through or around the EU (European Union), Norway, Iceland and Switzerland starting November 6. Simply packing under international airport security rules is a bit of a challenge -- it can be drag city, in fact. Learn what's up with new airport rules, get a few tips before you start planning your air travel packing, and then enjoy the journey:

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January 9, 2007 at 8:13 am
(1) Daphne H says:

She said liquids have to be in a sandwich sized ziplock. That’s not right. It’s got to be in a single quart-sized ziplock, which is bigger than the sandwich bag.

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