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Are you Team Checked or Team Carry-On? Either way, there are guidelines to follow for what can be checked in your bag when flying.
A recent AARP survey found that 65 percent of Americans 50-plus are planning to travel this year, many of whom will be flying. With so many people vying for overhead bin space, you may think that if you can’t carry it on, you can just check it. But that’s not always the case. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has the final say on what’s OK in checked luggage, so know the rules before you go.
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