Set your luggage apart from the pack.
Tying a red ribbon to your black bag is not the most effective way to distinguish it. When you use ribbons and bows, they can be torn off in the transporting process. Not to mention the fact that you’ll probably see dozens of other red ribbons circling on the baggage carousel. Your best move is to purchase a suitcase in an unusual color.

Get Free Samples to Take
To save precious quart-bag space on overnight trips, carry samples of cosmetics, moisturizers, and prescription creams. Go to walmart.triaddigital.com/free-samples.aspx or www.freesamplesblog.com for a variety of regularly updated freebie offers.

BYO blanket (and disinfecting wipes, too).
Tray tables are rarely cleaned, so wipe them off before you use them. And steer clear of the blankets and pillows. You don’t know when or how often they are cleaned. It’s just easier to take your own blanket and pillow. You’ll stay healthier this way.

Pack your electronics in a single layer.
You will increase your chances of speeding through security if you take the time to lay your electronics flat. When things are tossed in haphazardly or jumbled together, TSA spends more time determining what they are from the X-ray and they have to manually check bags.

Do your own bag check before you leave.
To keep from getting stalled in security and losing innocent, sharp items you forgot were in your bag carefully check each piece of luggage at home first.