Some random things I have learned when traveling my airplane...

1. Wear socks.  You will need to place your shoes in the plastic tote and have them x-rayed.  This used to drive me crazy until I thought, Hey - they are keeping another shoe bomber off the aircraft that you will be up in the sky in!  Enough said.  No more complaining. 

2. Pack a snack.  No matter how good they declare their on-board food is...bring a snack!

3. Do not pack a Swiss Army knife.  This is a weapon and will be disposed of.  You can, however, pack knitting needles.

4. Do not pack chapstick/lip gloss in your carry-on.  It's liquid. 

5. Fingernail clippers -- these are tricky.  One time, they were considered weapons and I had to dispose of them.  Another time, they were acceptable.  50/50!

6. Bring something fabulous to read.

7. Pack your camera in your carry-on.

8. Plan on spending $4 for a bottle of water.  Too quote my former boss, "It is what it is."  ~ E. Kunz, Terracon

9. Chew gum!  It will help your ears!

10. Talk to the person next to you -- get their name -- so when you fall asleep and your head rests comfortably on their shoulder, you can apologize when you wake-up.

11. Don't drink on the plane...there's something amok with drinking and high altitude.  Although never personally tested this, I have sat by some obnoxious drinkers.  Danger-danger!

12. Pack an extra change of clothes in case your luggage is compromised and sent to another destination.

13. Wear comfy shoes in case you have to run to your gate.  NOTE:  It's un-nerving when you hear your name announced on the airport PA system, "Angela Good and Bryan Good, please report to gate..."  UN-NERVING!

14. Do not wear a belt if it contains metal...unless of course, you don't mind being patted down.

There you have it...fabulous flying tips brought to you compliments of me, Angie.