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Good news for weary travelers: Airlines are posting profits

Grab the Delsey, we're going on a summer vacation.

That's what many more Americans are saying this summer as airlines report profits. According to the Associated Press, The six biggest U.S. airlines earned about $1.3 billion in the second quarter, and more profits are expected for the rest of the year.

Packed Planes make for Plump Pockets

Planes are stuffed like never before. Including regional flights, Delta filled 88 percent of its seats in June, Continental sold 87 percent, and American 86 percent — that's about 2 percentage points higher than last summer.

"Leisure demand has been strong, and we expect it will remain so throughout the remainder of the summer," Continental CEO Jeff Smisek told analysts.

Feature Friday: TravelLite Luggage Scale

We hate baggage fees, too.

Avoid Baggage Fees and Travel with Peace-of-mind. Lightweight compact and durable, the TraveLite Luggage scale is designed to suit the needs of today’s travelers. The LED indicator light protects against overweight luggage fees by quickly indicating if your luggage exceeds the 50lb limit. The easy to read display shows exact weight advising you how much you can pack

Class leading Luggage Scale features:

• Easy Clip Lift & Weigh System
• Z-Weigh light quickly indicates if you are over or under the 50lb limit.
• Weighs bags up to 100lb/44kg.
• Built-in LED flashlight is great for use in unfamiliar places.
• Lightest scale on the market at only 7oz.
• Extreme durability - comes with a 5 year unconditional guarantee.
• LCD Protective cover stands up to rough packing and abuse.
• Compact Ergonomic folding handle is easy to pack.
• Model TRA12BC

Travel Health Thursday: Keeping germs at bay on the go

Germs. Not a pretty picture. 

When you travel, you're exposed to all kinds of new sources of germs, including airplanes, hotels, escalators and more.

One way to protect yourself? Wash hands often, especially before you eat.

Antibacterial cleansing wipes are the perfect on the go. 

Product Details:

• Ideal for travel, picnics, and whenever you cannot wash your hands.
• 10 Packs individually wrapped towels each towel is 7"x7"
• Can prevent bacterial illness
• Ideal for many hygene applications 
• TSA 3-1-1 Friendly
• Antibacterial formula with moistureizer  
• Part Number 02104

Travel Security Wednesday: 3-1-1 Rule

We forget the rules all the time, but remembering 3-1-1 helps us stay on track when we travel.

According to the TSA:

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.

Take the guess work out of traveling with liquids by using TSA compliant packing aids, such as the TSA compliant quart pouch. 

Summer Travel Tuesday: Teaching the kids to pack

Going to Grandma's or taking a family excursion across the country? Teaching your kids to pack now, will instill in them a sense of responsibility and save you stress later.

Here's How:

• Write down the planned activities for your vacation. Ask the kids what they will need for these activities.
  

• If they don't already have a duffle bag or piece of luggage, have the kids pick one out from the store.
  

• Have little ones? Have them retrieve items for packing their bags.

• Teach them about the importance of having a luggage tag in case his or her  bag gets lost.
  

• Have slightly older kids (7 to 12)? Suggest what they may need for the weekend trip and let them pack for themselves. They do need help remembering what to bring, particularly hygiene items.

• Before you leave, double check everyone's bags
  

Step 3

Allow the kids to pick out their own weekend bag. Let them choose a suitcase, a duffel bag or a favorite backpack.

Step 4

Have kids age 3 and under retrieve the items they need to pack. Ask them where something is and see if they can find it and help place it in their weekend bag. Make it a game while they learn and you teach.

Step 5

Let kids age 4 to 7 do the same as the younger ones. They can also pack the bag by themselves. The more they do it, the more they remember. Check their bags as they go.

Step 6

Suggest to the 8 to 12 age group what they may need for the weekend trip and let them pack for themselves. They are old enough to be responsible for their own packing. They do need help remembering what to bring, particularly hygiene items.

Step 7

Give teenagers the freedom to pack for themselves. They must follow house rules (for example, no see-through garments or underwear showing). Give them the agenda and trust that they will do the right thing.

Step 8

Check that everyone has required hygiene products like toothbrushes and toothpaste, clean underwear for each day and necessary medications. If the child forgets something, don't sweat it, unless she is the bridesmaid in your cousin's wedding and forgot the dress.

Read more: How to Teach Kids to Pack for Themselves for a Weekend Trip | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2040978_kids-pack-weekend.html#ixzz0tPOlPGpq

Weekend Feature: Stay secure while you sleep

If you’ve ever felt a little unsettled while trying to relax in your hotel or dorm room, a little security could go a long way toward alleviating your concerns.

The travel door alarm provides a simple and effective means of protecting you while you sleep in your new accommodations.  Simply attach the alarm to your door and it will emit a 91 dB alarm when the link is broken.  This alarm is effective at frightening off would be intruders, while alerting you and those in neighboring rooms of trouble.  

• Easy to use
• Includes 3 AG13 button-cell batteries
• Features a flashlight
• Available in white/red

Put jet lag behind you for good

Trips to Paris, Los Angeles, and New York all have one thing in common: jet lag.  Whether it’s the irritability or the difficulty sleeping, we’ve all experienced unpleasant symptoms of jet lag.  

Now, you can prevent this disruptive nuisance from occurring, with No Jet Lag.  These easy to use chewable tablets help prevent the onset of jet lag.  Simply chew one tablet upon take off, and one for every two hours of flight thereafter, followed by one upon landing to avoid the symptoms.

No Jet Lag features:

• Since 1990 - No-Jet-Lag® Homeopathic from New Zealand is the worlds leading jet-lag remedy and has been an international success for over ten years. Clinically Proven Effective –
• No-Jet-Lag® is the only jet-lag remedy proven effective in a clinical trial that crossed 24 time zones and involved athletes who are also seasoned travelers, and is backed by a study of international flight attendants who found No-Jet-Lag® effective.
• Homeopathic - Manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). All Natural Ingredients.

Combat luggage clones with POM ID luggage tags

Aside from a few leopard-inspired numbers, luggage tags often look like clones. Soft-sided, black and "medium" sized.

This family vacation, make sure your luggage is visible with POM ID luggage tags. 

They come in bright and varied colors making it simple to identify your bags.  You can use a single color for your family’s bags to readily identify those belonging to you, or be creative and label each family member’s bag with a different color to make packing and unpacking a breeze. 

Packing tips that will make you a better globe trotter

Think you're a master packer? Check out this video and see how your skills compare and check out our packing aids for on-the-go travelers. Right now we're totally digging the Vinnibag Inflatable Travel Liquid bag.