The wife drove to Washington to see her family earlier this month. She brought her brother down on the bus to ride with her. I am going to fly to Portland and drive back with her. First time I have flown in many years. Last time was around 1988 and that was on a C-141. Haven't flown commercial since I came back from Japan in 1981.
Needless to say I am a little apprehensive about dealing with all the regulations and the TSA. I plan to go by the airport when I am in Austin for a VA appointment on Tuesday to get some first hand info. I have already read through a lot of the TSA and Southwest Airlines websites for travel tips and rules.
For the checked bag I have an older hard suitcase. I know if I lock it TSA will break the lock/latch if they want to inspect it. I still want to protect it from coming open during handling by the baggage gorillas. My though is to make a light 'strap' from 1/16 wire rope, wrap it around the suitcase through the handle and secure it with a TSA lock.
Needless to say I am a little apprehensive about dealing with all the regulations and the TSA. I plan to go by the airport when I am in Austin for a VA appointment on Tuesday to get some first hand info. I have already read through a lot of the TSA and Southwest Airlines websites for travel tips and rules.
For the checked bag I have an older hard suitcase. I know if I lock it TSA will break the lock/latch if they want to inspect it. I still want to protect it from coming open during handling by the baggage gorillas. My though is to make a light 'strap' from 1/16 wire rope, wrap it around the suitcase through the handle and secure it with a TSA lock.
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