Many common items used everyday in the home or workplace may seem harmless, however, when transported by air, they can be very dangerous. In flight, variations on temperature and pressure can cause items to leak, generate   toxic fumes or start a fire.  This FAA web site will tell you what you can and cannot pack in your luggage, along with the fines if caught flying with undeclared  or illegal items.  Make sure you have a safe flight. take a look at these items and  make sure your don't jeopardize your safety.

 The Air Travel Consumer Report is a monthly product of the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings. The report is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by the airlines. The report is divided into four sections. These sections deal with flight delays, mishandled baggage, over sales and consumer complaints.

This site will let you see how much baggage you can take on board.  Does your laptop count?

When you’re checking your bags, keep in mind that the list of stuff airlines won’t replace is way longer than the list of what they will cover

By the time D/FW Airport police got wind of the thefts, the man had walked away with more than 500 suitcases containing an estimated $1 million worth of luggage, authorities said.  D/FW police announced yesterday that they had arrested a 45- year-old Arlington man on suspicion of posing as a traveler and stealing luggage for nine months.  Think that your luggage wont get stolen.  Read this article and think again!