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Flying with Medications

Flying with Medication: TSA and Customs Rules for 2025

ByKathy Keen Updated August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Flying with medication used to be simple. But these days, one small mistake—like packing unlabeled pills or missing…

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Flying with Medications

Banned Medications in the UK: What Travelers Must Know in 2025

ByKathy Keen Updated August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

On my first trip to London, I packed what I thought was smart: a small pharmacy of backup…

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Flying with Medications

Adapter vs Converter: Best Picks for Medical Travel

ByKathy Keen Updated August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Packing for an international trip is stressful enough—especially when you’re flying with medication and flying with medical devices…

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Flying with Medications

Flying with Insulin: Essential TSA Tips for 2025

ByKathy Keen Updated August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

You’re standing at airport security, watching other passengers breeze through with their tiny toiletry bags while you’re clutching…

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Flying with Medications

What Are the TSA Rules for Prescription Pills When Flying in 2025?

ByKathy Keen Updated August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Planning to travel with prescription medications this year? Understanding TSA rules for prescription pills can save you time,…

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ETIAS for U.S. Travelers
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ETIAS for U.S. Travelers: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Europe

ByKathy Keen Updated July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Starting in late 2026, U.S. travelers will need a quick online approval called ETIAS to visit most of…

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Medication Travel Permits

The Complete Guide to Japan’s Yunyu Kakunin-sho Application (2025)

ByKathy Keen Updated August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

You’ve heard the warnings. Japan is incredibly strict about medications. Stories circulate about travelers being detained at customs,…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

TSA Rules for Flying with Nebulizers and Medication

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Have you ever found yourself staring at your carry-on, wondering if your nebulizer will make it through airport…

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Flying with Medications

Doctor Travel Letter Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip

ByKathy Keen Updated August 3, 2025August 3, 2025

Sarah thought she was prepared for her dream vacation to Paris. She had her prescription bottles, copies of…

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Can I Bring a 4 oz Toothpaste on a Plane?
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Can I Bring a 4 oz Toothpaste on a Plane? TSA Rules Explained

ByKathy Keen Updated June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

A reader recently emailed me asking, “Can I bring a 4 oz toothpaste on a plane? I use…

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Flying with Mobility Devices

Best Travel Mobility Scooters for Air, Sea & Land: Practical Picks

ByKathy Keen Updated June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

The best travel mobility scooters for air, sea, and land adventures seamlessly transition from airplane cargo holds to…

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Lightest Travel Wheelchair for Planes and Cars: Manual | Electric

ByKathy Keen Updated June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Finding the lightest travel wheelchair that excels at both air travel and road trips requires more than just…

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Best Portable Rollators for Travel: 5 Lightweight Models for Flying and Road Trips

ByKathy Keen Updated June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Finding a rollator that travels as well as you do isn’t easy. Between airline weight restrictions, car trunk…

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Flying with Mobility Devices

Complete Guide to Flying with Mobility Devices: Wheelchairs, Rollators & Scooters

ByKathy Keen Updated June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Picture this: You’ve finally booked that dream vacation or essential family visit. The excitement builds as you plan…

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Using Your CPAP Machine on Flights: 17 TSA and Airline Tips

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Can you use a CPAP on a plane? Absolutely! Airlines are required to accommodate medically necessary devices like…

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How to Get a Translator at a Foreign Hospital
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How to Get a Translator at a Foreign Hospital: Practical TIps

ByKathy Keen Updated June 15, 2025June 15, 2025

Imagine lying in a hospital bed in Tokyo, Bangkok, or Barcelona, desperately trying to explain your symptoms while…

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Medical Emergencies Abroad

Urgent Care or a Hospital Abroad: Know the Difference (2025 Guide)

ByKathy Keen Updated June 14, 2025June 14, 2025

If you get sick or injured while traveling overseas, the last thing you want is to second-guess your…

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Medical Emergencies Abroad

How to Find a Doctor in Western Europe That Speaks English

ByKathy Keen Updated June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

You’re far from home and something’s not right. Maybe it’s a fever, a stomach bug, or a prescription…

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Medical Emergencies Abroad

Sick Abroad Without Insurance? Here’s How to Get Treated Safely

ByKathy Keen Updated June 14, 2025June 14, 2025

It’s one of the scariest moments a traveler can face—getting sick or injured far from home and realizing…

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Wallet Stolen Abroad?
Medical Emergencies Abroad

Wallet Stolen Abroad? Here’s What to Do

ByKathy Keen Updated May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Losing your wallet while traveling isn’t just a hassle—it can feel like a full-blown crisis, especially when you’re…

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Medical Emergencies Abroad

What to Do in a Medical Emergency Abroad (2025 Guide)

ByKathy Keen Updated June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

You’ve just landed in a foreign country. Maybe it’s your first time. Maybe it’s your tenth. But one…

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New TSA Rules 2025: 16 Items Banned From Checked Bags

ByKathy Keen Updated April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Flying this year? Before you zip up your suitcase, you’ll want to check the TSA’s updated list of…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

TSA Rules for Flying with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Flying can be chaotic enough—tight connections, gate changes, blaring announcements—but when you rely on a hearing aid or…

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TSA Rules for Flying with Power Banks and Portable Chargers

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a long international flight, a power bank has become…

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Can You Fly with an Oxygen Concentrator?
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Flying with Portable Oxygen Concentrators: Airline and TSA Requirements

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Can you fly with an oxygen concentrator? Yes—but only if your device is FAA-approved. This is the critical…

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Traveling with Back Pain: Here’s What Saved Us

ByKathy Keen Updated May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

When I pictured our month-long stay in Nice, France, I imagined espresso mornings, slow strolls along the Promenade…

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Is It Illegal to Carry Prescription Drugs Without the Bottle?
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The Airport Security Guard Called the Police About My Pills

ByKathy Keen Updated July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The agent held up my clear plastic bag filled with loose white pills and frowned. “What are these?”…

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What Happens When You Bring a TENS Unit Through Airport Security?

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

You’re getting ready to fly, but there’s one thing nagging at the back of your mind: Can you…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

Airport Security with a CGM: What Really Happens During Screening

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Can you wear your CGM through airport scanners? Should you bring a doctor’s letter? How do you pack…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

The TSA Requirements Most Insulin Pump Users Don’t Know About

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Have you ever stood in an airport security line wondering, How is this going to go? You’re not…

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What Happens When TSA Finds Batteries in Checked Luggage

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

You’ve just checked your luggage and realized you accidentally packed a portable charger in your checked bag. Now…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

Airport Security Procedures When You Have a Pacemaker

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

When my husband got his pacemaker in 2016, we wondered if air travel would ever feel simple again….

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How Do You Pack a CPAP for Air Travel?
Flying with Medical Equipment

How to Pack Your CPAP Machine for TSA Screening and Flights

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Wondering how TSA handles your CPAP machine? The good news is CPAP devices are classified as medical equipment,…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

Flying with Medical Devices: The Complete 2025 Guide

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Air travel can be stressful enough without worrying about your medical devices. Whether it’s a CPAP machine, an…

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Flying with Medical Equipment

TSA Rules for Flying with Inhalers: What You Need to Know

ByKathy Keen Updated July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Flying with asthma doesn’t have to stress you out! The great news? Your inhaler is totally welcome on…

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