Monthly Archives: May 2013

It looks like everyday will be around 80 degrees with a 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms each day!   Don’t forget to pack the sun tan lotion and rain gear!

As I was methodically packing supplies and clothing, I started going over what I had in my check bag verses what was in my carry on and what I placed in my many pocketed vest (which I wear as I travel or hike). I realized I had two things in my vest which would have been confiscated in the airport had I not gone back over my game plan. I had a small pocket knife and a small bottle of super glue. The glue falls under a category of flammable liquids and the knife…well duh! Both items are fine in the check luggage but not in carry on bags. The reason it is important to remember is that once confiscated you do not get items returned to you, so check and double think what is okay to carry onto the plane with you.

Brett Markey

p.s. the super glue is great for cuts (it’s one item everyone at a rodeo carries because cuts are inevitable).

Sandy suggested that since we will be in an area of the airport where we may have food and beverages, we could take doughnuts and other healthy snacks along with drinks for breakfast. This is a much better option than buying airpoprt food (expense) and it will be a long morning of travel. Lunch will not be until we get through the San Jose airport so this sounds like a great idea. If some of you would want to co-ordinate any ideas for this, that would be more than welcome and I’ll find out about it this evening before we leave so I can blog to all what is being done.

Brett Markey

As discussed in the previous 2 meetings, the flight number for departing Philadelphia is not 859 but is instead 985.
This is just in case you have been searching for the flight info.

Brett Markey

Carry-on Allowance

Travel is easier when you know what to expect and plan ahead. From packing to security checks, arranging for special circumstances such as children, pets, medical equipment or musical instruments, here’s the information that you’ll need to know.

The following applies to travel within the United States unless otherwise stated. Please check the chart on the Liquids and Gels tab for country-specific information for exceptions to the U.S policies. Our Reservations agents can assist with policies or information not covered.

How Much Can I Carry On?

You can bring one small carry-on bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as the carry-on bag fits comfortably in the sizer without being forced and does not exceed overall dimensions of 45 inches (length + width + height).

The maximum dimensions cannot exceed any of the following measurements: 22″ long x 14″ wide x 9″ tall or 115cm (56 x 36 x 23 cm). All carry-on items should be stowed in an overhead bin.

Personal item – includes: purse, briefcase, laptop bag OR a similar item such as a tote that does not exceed 36 inches( length+width+height) and must fit under the seat in front of you.

Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include:
Outerwear such as coats/wraps/hats
Book or newspaper
Small bag of food to eat on the flight – see guidelines for liquids
Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child
Pillow or blanket
Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child
Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child
Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers, portable oxygen concentrators, and CPAP machines, etc.

Brett Markey

Travel to/from Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central And South America

See rules for Brazil, Chile and Peru.

Number of Bags Allowed*

One personal item: No charge
One bag carry-on: No charge

One bag checked: No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*

45 in/115 cm (carry-on)

62 in/158 cm (checked)
50 lbs./23 kgs (checked)

Charges may apply for additional bags. Exceptions apply

Maximum number of 5 checked bags allowed per passenger.

This information is at the American Airlines web site
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp

Brett Markey