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Starting at just $4, these simple solutions will have you headed to your gate in no time.

Still, he has no regrets.

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His biggest piece of advice for going through security faster?

Pay attention to what the people in front of you are doing and take your Apple AirPods out.

Passengers frequently get upset because the rules seem different at each airport, explained Harmon-Marshall.

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Well, I can confirm that all TSA checkpoints follow the same exact standard operating procedures.

However, they may be implementing a different screening procedure at any given time.

The key here is to listen to what the officers are saying.

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I recently took it on vacation and it was the perfect size to pack away neatly.

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Thats because contact solution that contains hydrogen peroxide an ingredient found in many explosives isnt allowed on planes.

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Usually these bottles have a red top on them, he explained.

Instead, buy a travel-friendly solution like Biotrue.

It comes in a TSA-approved 2-ounce bottle and has nearly 62,000 five-star ratings.

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Comfort on the go is the title ofone reviewleft by a traveler who says they have sensitive eyes.

Note: if you gotta travel with more than 3.4 ounces in your carry-on, you totally can.

TSA classifies contact solution as medically necessary.

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However, you do have to declare it to a security officer for inspection.

For this reason, Harmon-Marshall recommends luggage that has a built-in laptop slot.

I can easily slip it out and put it in a separate bin, he said.

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And it creates an easier repacking experience.

TSA cant just eyeball a container or assume it falls under the 3.4-ounce allowable threshold.

And you cant bring an 8-ounce container in your carry-on even if its 90 percent empty.

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According to the TSA website, Officers only consider the bottle size, not the actual substance inside.

All 16 bottles in this pick are clearly labeled with how much they hold.

Theyll either charge you for an additional carry-on, or worse, make you pay to check it.

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Fortunately, thisEverSnug Travel Blanket Pillowthat flight attendants are obsessed with always counts as a personal item.

Its super soft and doubles as a travel blanket, too.

Plus, its convenient to carry.

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Furthermore, this pillow has more than 6,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.

There’s much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.

They are fantastic, he proclaimed.

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One of the brands best-sellers is the Lagos Convertible Duffle.

Weekender bagsare typically versatile.

This bag comes in two sizes, medium and large, and both fit in the overhead bin.

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