Whether you prefer to get your packing done early or you're a last-minute packer, it’s important to know what carry-on items are allowed on your flight before you start packing. With so many rules and regulations in place to ensure safety, it’s easy to get confused about what’s allowed on flights and what isn’t.

If you’ve flown recently, you’ve probably asked whether parking at the airport or a rideshare is most cost effective. The answer is it depends on a whole bunch of variables: Whether you’ll be hit with surge pricing, where and how far you live from the airport, how long you’ll be gone, and how many people are going with you.

Pet owners usually prefer to drive with their pets when traveling. However, there are certain situations where you must fly instead. Flying with pets can make you (and them) feel anxious and scared, as owners feel a heightened concern about their pet's safety when flying.