While you can’t bring a full bottle of sunscreen, you can bring a sense of wonder. You can bring a curious spirit about the stranger in the middle seat. You can bring a willingness to laugh when your drink spills or the pilot’s accent sounds like a cartoon character’s.
That’s the beautiful loophole: no TSA agent ever confiscated a kindness or a dash of patience. These items are always allowed, and they make the whole experience a thousand times more fun. Plus, they’re totally free to pack.
Things You Can Take On A Plane #infographic - Visualistan
How to Turn “Can’t” into “Can’t Wait”
Next time you’re frustrated at the security line, take a deep breath and play a little game. Look at the list of banned items and ask yourself: “What’s the opposite of this?” No large liquids? Great, be flexible. No sharp objects? Excellent, be diplomatic. No heavy weapons? Perfect, be gentle.
You’ll quickly realize you’ve been carrying around a lot of invisible junk anyway. The airplane is just giving you a polite excuse to drop it. And you know what? You’ll actually enjoy the flight more when your heart isn’t stuffed with extra cargo.
