3-1-1 & Packing

The TSA will remind you that there are a number of things to think about as you prepare for international travel, like the 3-1-1 rule:

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

In your checked bag, you can carry larger amounts of liquids. If you have any questions about what you can or cannot bring, check their website.

You'll not only be getting out your bag of liquids at the security check. You'll need to take off your shoes, take out your computer and remove all keys, change and mobiles from your pockets. Don't wait until you're up to the counter to get things in order.

Remember: you will only allowed 1 carry-on of ANY kind when leaving Heathrow. For US Airways luggage rules, see their website. You will be carrying your own luggage -- pack light! It's best if you have luggage with wheels. Britain is not a very accessible country on the whole -- there will be lots of stairs. For other travel tips, check out Rick Steves' site. He has excellent comments on packing light.