Last reviewed: October 13, 2026
Travel rules change. These are the official sources we use when we write our Travel Tips. Bookmark them and check before you go. FantasticTex isn't affiliated with any of these organizations.
Airport security and packing
- TSA: What Can I Bring? Search any item to see if it's allowed in carry-on or checked bags.
- TSA: Travel Tips and the TSA Travel Checklist, including advice on TSA-recognized luggage locks.
- FAA PackSafe and FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries. Rules for batteries and battery-powered devices like trackers, alarms, and power banks.
Your rights as an air traveler
- U.S. DOT: Aviation Consumer Protection Delays, cancellations, and complaints.
- DOT: Fly Rights A plain-language guide, including lost, delayed, and damaged baggage.
- DOT: Refunds When airlines must refund tickets and bag fees.
International travel
- U.S. State Department: travel.state.gov Travel advisories by country and passport information.
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Free sign-up for safety alerts and to help the U.S. embassy reach you in an emergency.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Travel What to expect when you return to the U.S.
Privacy, scams, and device security
- FTC Consumer Advice Scams, identity theft, and protecting your devices.
- CISA: Secure Our World Simple steps to secure your phone, laptop, and accounts.
Hotels and rentals
- Airbnb: Restrictions on security cameras and other devices Airbnb's rules on cameras in listings.
Read our Travel Tips
- How to Secure Your Hotel Room the Moment You Arrive
- TSA-Recognized Locks: Why Your Checked Bag Lock Matters
- Why You Should Put a Tracker in Every Checked Bag
- Charging at the Airport: How to Avoid Juice Jacking
- How to Check a Hotel Room or Rental for Hidden Cameras
- RFID Skimming: What It Is and How to Protect Your Cards
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