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Travel has changed dramatically over the past few years. Even if you’re a regular business traveler it’s important to keep up with the ever-changing airport rules and regulations. Be sure you understand them before you even leave home.

A welcome change for the business traveler is now available at most of the major airports. Security checkpoints are commonly available for frequent business fliers to reduce some of the time involved with the process. Call your airport for details to see if it’s offered. Many people have found without this option they would have missed their flight and business appointment.

Electronic Devices And Business Travel Luggage

Nearly everyone on a business trip carries a laptop on the plane with them. The only requirement currently is that the computer be removed from it’s case and passed through security screening equipment by itself in one of the provided bins. Other gadgets commonly carried by the business traveler such as cameras, personal digital assistants, pagers, call phones and GPS devices are allowed to be taken on board as either carry-ons or checked baggage.

Do take special precautions with you camera film as the security screening equipment can cause damage to your undeveloped photos. It’s always best to request the security screener to inspect your camera equipment bags by hand and bypass the X-ray scanner to avoid damage to your film.

What About Sports Equipment?

One of the best things about business travel is you’ll often get to play at different golf courses or give your client the opportunity to beat you in a tennis match. Not only are these activities great for your business success, they also keep you in shape while you’re away from your normal routine.

The following items are not allowed to be carried on the plane: baseball bats, bows and arrows, golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, pool cues, ski poles, and spear guns. But the good news is, you can travel with these items. You simply need to consider them part of your checked luggage. The following items are allowed as carry-ons: baseballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and golf balls.

Rules Regarding Personal Items

When you’re traveling you need to take all the personal items you would normally use at home with you. Unlike those on vacation, you’re away working and need to look polished and professional at all times.

In order to check or carry on personal items, they must hold 3 ounces of liquid or less. If you’re ever in doubt as to current restrictions, call your local airport and make a quick check before you trip.