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The Federal Aviation Administration website has the most comprehensive information on preparing to fly, including details about airport security screening.
The Transportation Security Administration is the authoritative source on airport screening, so this site is the best place to check for the latest rules and tips.
Experts recommend checking your airline's website for its baggage regulations, since they vary across carriers and can change at any time. However, LuggageOnline.com has a useful chart of "Airline Carry-On Regulations" that can serve as a starting point.
Checked-bag fees vary from airline to airline, and they can total $50 for just two checked bags, or hundreds of dollars if you have several bags. AirfareWatchdog.com lists fees at major U.S. airlines and updates them frequently.
An article in USA Today by Bill McGee called "Airline Baggage Handling Woes Continue" has useful packing tips, especially in light of airport security rules.
Global Traveler magazine recommends the Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale (*Est. $25) for making sure your luggage doesn't incur any overweight charges.
What's the best way to pack a suitcase? OneBag.com offers the definitive guide to "bundling" your clothes to save space and avoid wrinkles. Real Simple magazine offers a step-by-step guide to more traditional packing.
Several travel websites include active forums where you can search for discussions of luggage or ask your own questions:
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