Travel tips?

[trof]

Well, for the second time since I retired from flying in 1999, and the first time since 9/11/01, Miz t. and I are planning a plane trip. Pensacola to Seattle to Vernon BC for a wedding in July.

So far I plan to:
1. Wear loafers for easy-off, easy-on at security.
2. Pack my tiny Swiss Army knife (1 1/2" blade), which I cannot function without, in my checked baggage.
3. Get my passport renewed.
4. Get a T shirt to wear in BC that says
"If you can't say anything nice about George Bush*, sit next to me."

What else do I need to do?
Thanks.

[MichaelUK]

1. Take a bit of silver foil

Cut it into the shape of a handgun.
Put it under the layer of plastic at the bottom of your suitcase.
Sit back and enjoy the comforts of airport security. Don't forget to cough!!

[matcom]

2. detonation cord

cut a piece off and stuff it in your pants. leave about 4 inches sticking out of your fly

good luck!

[trof]

6. With friends like you two...

I guess I'll need bail money too.

[matcom]

8. oh, i'll help there TOO!

:D

[doni_georgia]

3. Remind your wife - no underwire bra n/t

[pagerbear]

4. Remove body piercings before security

...unless you WANT to explain them

[oneighty]

5. While being interrogated by Ashcroft

do not admit to be a donating member of Democratic Underground.

180

[trof]

7. Here's another idea

I think I'll get stick-on "Hi, my name is..." name tags and, using a black magic marker and large block letters, write "GOOD GUY" and wear that on my shirt.
That way they'll know I'm one of the good guys.

[woofless]

9. Wave at Mt. Baker on the way past.

We'll wave back at you. Have a great trip and enjoy the PNW.

Woof

[Don_G]

10. Make It Easy

For the guys and gals trying to do "their" job at the airport and you shouldn't have any trouble.

I would reserve the bumper stickers for the "head" during the flight and the Taxi's afterwards though.

[AlCzervik]

11. I flew back to Boston

2 weeks ago from California, my husband kept talling me i'm probably on the no-fly, so he was ready to come and get me after i was cavity checked by the TSA. Well i got on fine, i wore my "Evildoer" shirt, i had 2 books "American dynasty" and the "The price of loyalty" with me, 2 books of matches and a bic lighter, and tweezers. Not only was i not on the no-fly list, i got through security with a big smile, i didnt attempt to hide the matches or the lighter, i saw them when my purse went through the x-ray, no problem, "Have a nice flight".

[Nikia]

12. Don't wear a bra with a metal underwire

I know that it sounds funny, but it happened to a coworker of mine. She couldn't figure out what was setting off the metal detector.