I travel about 100,000 miles a year and I travel with well over 100 travelers per year. I've encountered about every travel situation you can think of. Like a Boy Scout, I advise the philosophy of "Be Prepared" when traveling. Look at my blog post and see the 5 essential items that every traveler should have when going on a small group tour with The Traveling Professor or traveling on their own.
Let's face it, airline travel is a hassle. Long lines, grumpy passengers, lack of TSA and security staff can slow down the time it takes to get through the security queue. Learn from me, I book over 100,000 air miles a year and have been in many security lines. I have found ways to make the process go faster. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post to find out how with his 7 Ways to Get Through Airline Security Faster.