Overview
- Laurie, a Houston-based frequent flyer with more than 306,000 Instagram followers, says open-top purses and tote bags risk losing essentials during security checks or in-flight turbulence.
- She advises using zip-top bags for travel or placing items in pouches if using a zipperless bag so any spill is contained and easier to spot.
- The posts emphasize that fashion-first carry-ons can slow TSA screening as travelers rummage through loose items, frustrating people waiting in line.
- Her Instagram advice drew over 1,100 likes, with commenters praising the reminder to prioritize secure closures while flying.
- The coverage also lists practical packing steps: keep key documents accessible, separate liquids in advance, use a tech organizer, secure snacks, and pack a small change of clothes.