3 Things to Check Before You Hit the Checkpoint

Barbara almost missed her connection over a $38 bottle of perfume.

She'd packed it in her carry-on without thinking twice. Security flagged it. She had two minutes to decide — run it back to check-in, or leave it behind. She left it behind. It's gone for good.

Here's the truth most travelers 60+ never hear until it happens to them: airport security doesn't confiscate your things. You give them away. And once you do, there's almost no getting them back.

This quick guide walks you through:

The liquids that sneak into carry-ons where you'd never think to look

The "everyday" items that get flagged more than people expect

Exactly what to do in the moment something gets pulled from your bag — so you don't lose it for good

A simple checklist you can run through before every trip

Takes less than 5 minutes to read. Could save you from losing something you actually care about.

Easy travels,

Kim Kirkley, JD, MSW

Founder, SeniorSavvyTravel.com