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BYO Blankets? ^new
- If you choose to carry your own blanket on board the aircraft, there are a few things to consider.

Ensure that the material has a flame retardant rating. In a fire emergency, synthetic fibers will melt onto your skin at high temperatures. It is a safety issue.
Federal regulations require airline blankets to be specially treated and rated. A generic blanket from home may not meet these standards.
Most airline blankets today are sealed in dry cleaners' plastic. That is your assurance that they have not been recycled from another passenger.
The trend today is for blankets to be sold for a couple of bucks, and are yours to keep.

It's all about safety at 37,000 feet.
9-May-2008 Incharge Flight Attendant ID2081

Do not Trust Airline Blankets ^new
- It is better to bring your own small blanket on board than trust the cleanliness of the airlines' blankets. Shorter flights seem to have eliminated blankets. I found a good quality, small blanket at www.celiarachel.com. It's great for my kids, too.
25-Mar-2008 Sara ID2071

Essentials for Carry-On ^new
- Traveling nowadays is a hassle, especially with all the new restrictions on liquids in carry-ons, so for toiletries in my carry-on, I always pack the following.

A bar of soap (it works the same as body wash)
Toothpaste (sample size)
Petroleum jelly (travel or purse size)
Hand sanitizer (travel)
Small liquid make up (mascara, liquid eyeliner, etc.)
Nasal spray and earache relief
Travel Kleenex
A small role of toilet paper that can be purchased at camping goods stores
Toothbrush AND dental floss
Travel mouthwash
Travel first-aid kit
Facial wipes (facial cleanser often leaks on the airplane)
Antibacterial wipes such as Wet Ones
All prescription and over the counter medication (including pain relief)
Aloe vera gel
Moisturizer (in travel size)
Deodorant (travel size)
2-in-1 sample size shampoo and conditioner
Brush, comb, hair elastics, etc.
Make-up (small amounts)

All of these items, when bought in travel size, will often fit into a small carry-on toiletry bag. I never fly anywhere without them. These items work not only when your luggage gets lost, but also during the flight.
9-May-2008 Kam ID2079

A Little Preparation ...
- I find that a combination of several common tips goes a long way toward preventing flying problems, or at least making them more tolerable. I go with one carry-on, make sure it's a little smaller than the minimum size, bring my own food and drink onto the plane, bring at least one good book if not two, eat in the airport before the flight, and get to the airport a little early. I've never had to check a bag, and I've never had missing or damaged luggage. I've never been bored during flight delays. I've never been hungry or thirsty on flights. A little preparation goes a long way.
1-Jan-2000 Thomas Miller ID1193

Advance Attention to Safety
- When boarding the aircraft, make a mental note of all exits, and count how many seat rows you pass from the exit to your row. This will expedite your escape route in case of an emergency landing if there is smoke and/or power loss in the cabin. And by all means, pay attention to the flight crew! No matter how boring or uninteresting it may sound, their instructions are vital ... and read the aircraft emergency procedure manual completely before takeoff. These are located in the pouch right in front of you. Do this - it pays to be prepared for flight. Knowledge is power, and armed with the basics you can sit back and enjoy your flight.
19-Oct-2004 Adam Taylor ID1733

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