This TSA announcement just came out the other day - however, I would check with the official TSA site prior to travel to make sure things have not changed.  These dozen or so items will no longer be impacted by the TSA’s 3.4-ounce restriction, especially those that might be medically necessary according to the agency.First, breast milk, infant formula and even pouches of puree food can be packed in a carry-on bag and will not need to be packed in a quart sized bag.
In addition, accessories used to keep these things cold, like ice packs and freezer gel packs, in any state of being frozen.
The TSA warns that travelers should inform the security officer of the presence of infant food and remove it from the carry-on for seperate screening.
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Medications will also be exempt from the rule, along with any necessary accessories.
Newly allowed items include:

• Non-prescription medications
• Prescription medications in gel, liquid or aerosol form
• Ice packs or gel packs for medically necessary items
• Breast milk, formula, or baby food
• Liquid-filled teething aides
• Nasal sprays and saline
• Artificial tears, eye drops, and contact lens solution
• Non-flammable deodorant spray
• Liquid for dental prostheses
• Medical creams and lotions

When you’re traveling within the United States, we recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. All customers are required to be at the gate and ready to board 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
If you are traveling domestically and not checking baggage, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
For travel on or after April 8, 2025, baggage must be checked-in at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Airports requiring additional time are listed below
If you are traveling internationally, please review the international check-in requirements.  (Uusually 3 hours prior to travel)
Bags may be added to your reservation at the time of check-in. However, checked bags will not be accepted at the airport more than 6 hours prior to scheduled departure time.

Also - International Travel - I strongly suggest at least 2-1/2 hours for a layover and recommend to my clients at least 2-1/2 to 3 especially at major international (BIG) airports like Paris, Amsterdam and London/Heathrow - been through all 3 many times and personally know of whereof I speak.  

More travel news for those off to Mexico for vacations, work, weddings, etc.  

Do NOT listen to the travel crap on Tik Tok
 Better yet, get completely off it.  This is the final post about the "visa" situation for Mexico...because there is no situation. If anything changes, I will, of course, share that in here right away.

NOTHING has changed for flying into Quintana Roo (Cancun, Cozumel, Tulum). No immigration form needed, no tourist card needed, no visa required-the only thing required for leaving is Visitax.  And, you can apply for that online thrugh the Mexican Government website ad YES it is required.  If you have questions or want more info - CONTACT ME via email.  Better yet, READ THIS.

BTW:  The Mexico tourist card website is a scam/phishing site. Be careful.
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This applies for Americans AND Canadians.

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Because, just because.  Air, airports and foreign AND domestic gateways.

My Airfare Service Tip of the Day 1 is below 

Tip: 
For international roundtrip flights, connection times are very important, even on domestic layovers, because the majority of airports do not drop a passenger off in the same terminal your international flight is departing from. This means they will have to hoof it to their gate. (i.e., Amsterdam, Heathrow, DeGaulle, etc)  (Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, etc)

If you have an international connection, leaving more time is even more cruicial. 

Appropriate Outbound connection times: 
US Connection: no less than 80 minutes
Europe Connection : no less than 2 hours but ideally 2.5-3 hours if available 

Inbound to the USA or a CBP airport like Dublin (assuming no Global Entry): 3-5 hours especially if the airport is difficult or the domestic terminal is far away from the international terminal.

Please be aware that when you are out and about -- no us currency accepted you must pay in pesos.  This is true and not something new.  You cannot pay for goods and services with USD $$.

However, you can pay by credit card, but not USD cash.  So, before you go, be sure and get some pesos to have on hand if you don't want to pay for every little thing by credit card, i.e., a beer and chips or tacos.

Check with your bank for foreign money or there are places where you can get pesos - AAA or a bank but it does take awhile, so plan ahead.  You MAY be able to exchange money at the  hotel or resort where you are staying.

​New measures were announced yesterday, January 16, 2025, concerning the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
 
Two Important Updates:

• Effective immediately, following feedback from the aviation industry, the UK government has agreed to a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore do not pass through UK border control.  Those that transfer 'landside' using UK border control, will need an ETA.
  There is no end-date for the 'temporary exception', only mention of a periodic review by the UK government.
  This move will primarily affect Heathrow and Manchester airports, as the only UK airports which currently offer transit facilities. The exemption will be kept under review.
• Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee will increase to £16 (formerly £10).  This is subject to UK government approval and as of today remains £10 according to the ETA website.  We encourage travelers to apply now to avoid the increase.

The introduction of ETAs is in line with the approach to border security taken by many other countries, including the USA and Australia.