One of my best friends is a flight attendant for American Airlines. While her routes change monthly (some months she overnights in Dallas, other trips mean spending multiple days in New York) one thing remains constant: she lives and dies by her carry-on. So you can imagine what life has been like for her (and other flyers) in the wake of the recent foiled terrorist plot and subsequent ban on liquid toiletries in carry-on bags. No toothpaste, no hair gel, no mouthwash. Flight attendants and business travelers who have either had to purchase the products at their final destination or … Continue reading →