Tips For Breezing Through Airport Security
October 22, 2010 by Karen Amin · Leave a Comment
The one command all road warriors live by is, “don’t get delayed at airline security checkpoints.”
It’s the command that the ultimate road warrior, Ryan Bingham, devoted his life to. Bingham, the 10 million mile frequent flier played by George Clooney in the movie “Up In The Air,” turned minimizing airport terminal time into an art form.
Bingham understood that checking bags can add an average of 35 minutes to each flight. Therefore, he used a Travelpro® Rollaboard® carry-on that met airline restrictions, and accommodated everything he needed for his business trips.
Ryan used common sense to quickly navigate gate check lines:
- He packed light, reducing the amount of luggage he must pass through security.
- He wore “slip on” shoes, avoiding the need to untie and retie his shoe laces.
- He surveyed the gate check lines, and avoided getting behind groups likely to take excessive time getting through the checkpoint (mothers traveling with small children, for example).
- He also complied with the TSA’s “3-1-1″ rule, which allows travelers to carry-on one quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag containing 3.4 ounce (100 ml) bottles of gels and liquids. Ryan breezed through security by placing the quart-sized bag in the screening bin which airport security X-rays separately.
Bingham packed all metal objects (watch, cell phone, loose change, etc.) in his Rollaboard luggage, eliminating his need to handle them at the security checkpoint. Plus, he kept his computer readily accessible in the convenient laptop compartment.
Ryan could have further streamlined his trips through security if he had carried on a “checkpoint friendly” business case, like the Travelpro Crew 8 or ExecutiveFirst briefcase.
Although the laptop stays in the briefcase during the X-ray process, it meets the Transportation Security Administration’s regulations regarding computers not being in direct contact with other objects while being scanned.
Bingham would simply unzip the back of his computer case, lay it flat on the conveyer, zip up the case once it passed through the X-ray machine, and then, proceed to his gate. He’d not only avoid the hassles of removing his computer from its case, but the danger of potential damage, as well.
If you follow the road warrior’s command as strictly as Ryan did, you and your Travelpro Rollaboard will zip through airport security and be “Up In The Air” in no time.
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The Art Of One Bag Travel
September 22, 2010 by Scott Applebee · 2 Comments
More and more business travelers are beginning to appreciate the art of one bag travel.
They relish the artistry of Ryan Bingham, George Clooney’s character in the movie “Up In The Air” who traveled 322 days a year.
Recognizing that checking bags add an average of 35 minutes to each flight, Ryan swore by his Crew Expandable Rollaboard Suiter which could accommodate everything he needs for his endless business trips.
Travelpro offers many types and styles of luggage that meet carry-on size restrictions, eliminating the cost of checking your bags at departure, and the headache of retrieving them upon arrival.
If the film were shot today, Bingham might prefer the 20″ Crew 8 Wide Body Expandable which offers the packing capacity of a 22″ carry-on or the 20” Crew 8 Business Plus Rollaboard which incorporates a business organizer and laptop sleeve in the Rollaboard. It also comes equipped with a hidden security pocket for items like passports, money, or jewelry.
The most efficient (and artistic) approach to business travel is packing all your essentials into one carry-on bag. Here are some proven one bag travel tips:
- Select neutral colors so your outfits are easier to match, and limit yourself to two pairs of shoes.
- Carefully consider each piece of clothing in your wardrobe and how important it is, or how frequently you will wear it. Can it be borrowed or bought at your destination?
- Pack using the “bundle” method. Wrap clothes around large objects (such as bags of toiletries or pairs of shoes), rather than folding or rolling clothes. The bundle method saves the most space and also prevents wrinkling.
- On long trips and extended stays, take only the essentials with you on the plane and ship everything else to your final destination.
- Make sure you comply with the TSA’s 3-1-1 rule, which allows travelers to carry-on one quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag containing 3.4 ounce (100 ml) bottles of the gels and liquids. You’ll breeze through security by placing the quart-sized bag in the screening bin which airport security X-rays separately.
With a little planning and the right Travelpro luggage, you’ll soon master the art of one bag travel.
Enjoy both its beauty and convenience.
Ryan Bingham’s Secrets Of The Gate Check
August 30, 2010 by Scott Applebee · Leave a Comment
Ryan Bingham, the 10 million mile frequent flier played by George Clooney in the movie “Up In The Air,” knows a thing or two about efficient air travel.
Ryan’s key to quickly navigating airports: Avoiding gate check delays.
First of all, Bingham recognizes that checking bags adds an average of 35 minutes to each flight (not to mention the $20 – $25 checked bag fee). Therefore, he uses a Travelpro® Rollaboard® carry-on which meets all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airline restrictions, and accommodates everything he needs for his business trips.
He also complies with the TSA’s “3-1-1″ rule, which allows travelers to carry-on one quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag containing 3.4 ounce (100 ml) bottles of his gels and liquids. Ryan breezes through security by placing the quart-sized bag in the screening bin which airport security X-rays separately.
Bingham packs all metal objects (watch, cell phone, loose change, etc.) in his rollaboard luggage, eliminating his need to handle them at the security checkpoint. Plus, he keeps his computer readily accessible in the convenient laptop compartment.
One way that Ryan could further streamline his trips through security would be to carry on “checkpoint friendly” briefcase.
Travelpro’s checkpoint friendly bags feature a padded sleeve compartment which holds most 17″ laptops. Bingham would simply unzip the back of his computer case, lay it flat on the conveyer, zip up the case once it passed through the X-ray machine, and then, proceed to his gate.
Ryan uses common sense as he minimizes his time in gate check lines:
- He packs light, reducing the amount of luggage he must pass through security.
- He wears “slip on” shoes, avoiding the need to untie and retie his shoe laces.
- He surveys the gate check lines, and avoids getting behind groups likely to take excessive time getting through the checkpoint (mothers traveling with small children, for example).
- Speaking of traveling with small children (which obviously doesn’t apply to Bingham), make sure your young ones are both dressed and packed properly. A few minutes of pre-trip planning can eliminate lengthy checkpoint delays.
If you follow Ryan Bingham’s gate check strategies, you and your rollaboard carry-on luggage will zip through airport security and be “Up In The Air” in no time.
Travelpro® Rollaboard® Luggage Obvious Choice for “Up in the Air” Movie
July 29, 2010 by Scott Applebee · Leave a Comment
When you’re filming a movie about the ultimate frequent flier which stars George Clooney, only A-List props will do.
And when Clooney played a corporate downsizing expert who travels 322 days per year and prides himself on quickly and effortlessly navigating airports, his rollaboard luggage must be the best the industry has to offer.
Which is why Travelpro was contacted to provide its state-of-the-art luggage for the Oscar nominated blockbuster movie “Up In The Air.”
Recognizing that checking bags add an average of 35 minutes to each flight (not to mention the $20 – $25 checked bag fee), Clooney’s character, Ryan Bingham, chose to carry-on his Travelpro® Crew Rollaboard luggage, which accommodated everything he needed for his endless business trips.
As a professional traveler, Bingham used Travelpro Crew luggage that featured sealed ball-bearing wheels and a locking retractable handle system to streamline his commute through an endless number of terminals and hotel lobbies. As he prepared for the next leg of his many trips, he enjoyed the benefit of wrinkle-free packing with his removable suiter.
Bingham’s fellow “road warrior” and love interest in the film, Alex Goran (played by Vera Farmiga) preferred the fashionable Platinum® 6 carry-on which features beautiful chrome accents and lustrous two-tone ballistic nylon fabric coated with Teflon®.
In one the film’s funniest scenes, Bingham mentored Junior Executive Natalie Keener (played by Anna Kendrick) on the art of packing for a business trip. At the airport, Natalie was forced to replace her antiquated suitcase and remove a large number of unessential items. She was escorted to the Travelpro luggage store by Ryan Bingham where she purchased a new Platinum 6 carry-on. Then she received a lesson on how to properly pack her remaining garments by the master himself.
An expertly packed rollaboard carry-on became one of the film’s key characters.
For over two decades, Travelpro has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travelers across the globe. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide.
