Make Flying This Holiday Season Stress-Free

Tis the season, and along with the joy of family and friends may come stress. This is especially true if you have travel plans. Be it driving to your daughter’s house or flying cross country to see Mom, the hustle and bustle of travel can make even the calmest person crazy.
If you’re flying first-class, you’ll probably have this benefit. But if you’re in economy, upgrade or purchase a pass.
But wait, if you’re carrying gifts through security and they’re wrapped, you run the risk of a TSA agent flagging your gift. They will insist you unwrap it so they can examine the contents. There goes your expert wrapping job.
If you must carry gifts in your carry-on, ensure they’re not wrapped. Otherwise, leave wrapped gifts in your checked bags.
So, if you have a large snow globe, TSA will take it from you unless you make other arrangements to send it to your destination. Small snow globes that fit in a one-quart bag are permitted.
This goes for children as well. If your child packed his or her own bag, double-check that it will pass muster with security.