Your Insider’s Guide to Effortless Air Travel

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Hi, I’m Kathy Keen Schwadel—the voice and founder of The Keen Insider.
I understand how stressful air travel can be, especially when you’re unsure if your medications and everyday essentials like lighters or sleeping pills will make it past security—or be allowed at your destination. I’ll help you confidently navigate airline, TSA, and customs regulations, with step-by-step advice from my colleagues in the field and my interactions with embassies and customs officials.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out on our Contact page and I will do my best to address them!

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Testimonials from Security Experts and Travelers

Kathy eased my panic with her one-on-one advice on traveling to Turkey. Frankly I was terrified because I had a controlled substance my doctor insisted I continue and I was afraid they would confiscate it. I learned just what to do, thanks to her, and everything went smoothly.”

Lynn Rottinger

“Finally a clear guide on what I can and can’t bring on a plane! Kathy explained how my large bottle of cough medicine is actually an exception to the 3.4oz rule because it is a medicine. It was so helpful to have it with me in my carry-on.”

Sarah Mathis Berger, Little Rock, Arkansas

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