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By: Jemelene

Jemelene — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:55:56 +0000

You can bring your gel sanitizer if you remember the rule. One 1 qt ziploc and your liquids may not be bigger than 3 oz each. I don’t go anywhere without my sanitizer.

I have found that the United terminal in SF has a decent food court. Stay away from the sit down places. The food isn’t better and they gouge you. I do bring trail mix with me.

I can’t think of anything else that hasn’t been suggested.

By: Denise E.

Denise E. — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:27:56 +0000

On a germy note, try not to touch your face, eyes especially, without sanatizing or washing your hands first. The last time I flew, I came off of the airplane with pink eye. I also carry nasal spray in case i have a stuffy nose and therefore, trouble with my ears and chewing gum in case of ears popping.

By: David

David — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:36:48 +0000

They are flying you there with 2 layovers in-between? That’s not very nice of them. :-)

If you can (or have the choice) in the future, fly Southwest – still give you food and drinks, and they dont make you pay for baggage. I dont fly anymore really (I use Amtrak instead), but my wife just flew SWA and thought they were great.

By: Squawkfox

Squawkfox — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:17:30 +0000

Bringing a water bottle is an excellent idea. I always bring a snack and a fleecy hoodie sweater. A hoodie sweater can serve as a pillow for comfort, a sweater for warmth, and keep the draft off my head and neck if the flight is over night. Keeping warm keeps me from getting sick.

By: Andrea C.

Andrea C. — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:51:50 +0000

Amen to Marci on remembering the cell phone charger. I once got stuck at the airport with a dead phone and no confirmation number to check-in. Thankfully, I had my charger, so I plugged in and called one of my friends to break into my email and get my confirmation # for me. Also, wear shoes that are easy to get off and on quickly, but remember that a lot of airplanes have vents near the floor so your feet will freeze if you wear flip flops!

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:33:52 +0000

I always pack an empty water bottle in my carry-on when I fly, then fill it a a fountain after I go through security. I have never had an issue in secuirty or on the plane.