[Hugh R]

Yes Don, I bring most of those, and I try to take a shower when I get where ever first off. I've been on a plane for hours with who knows whom, from where. NEVER check luggage if you can possibly avoid it. Wash hands often, get up and walk around the plane, drink plenty of water. I Always go for an aisle seat.

25 years ago my wife put a set of diamond earrings in her checked bag for LAX to Vancouver and they went missing. My question was Why? They wouldn't fit in her purse or on her ears?

If you have to check baggage put 1/2 clothes in one bag and the other 1/2 in the checked one. Essentials like medicines, valuables, electronics get carried on.