Carry-On Baggage Tips

Planning a trip? Thinking about carrying on your luggage for your next flight? If so, here are a few tips for you:

Think Small…

• The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). Anything larger should be checked.
• Some aircraft have limited overhead bin space, and your personal item will need to fit under the seat in front of you.
• Check with your airline if you plan to travel...

Passenger Safety Tips

Aviation safety isn't just the FAA, the pilot's or the flight attendants’ job — it takes all of us. We all need to think about safety — even just for a minute.

Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your fellow travelers safe when you fly. Most importantly, pay attention to your flight and cabin crews. They are there to keep you as safe as possible.

You can make your flight even safer by following these guidelines:

• Pay attention to the flight attendant...

Passenger & Crew Health

• Medical Topics
  • Aircrew Medical Topics
  • Passenger Comprehensive Medical Topics
  • Passenger Specific Medical Topics
• Reports on Radiation Exposure During Air Travel
• Aerospace Medical...

Passenger Health and Safety Specific Medical Topics

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • In-Flight Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Management of In-flight Medical Emergencies
• Centers for Disease Control...

Milton B. Witty, III v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Michael Shawn Blansett v. Continental Airlines, Inc.

Adriene Rodriguez v. Ansett Australia Ltd. & Air New Zealand Ltd. 

Turbulence: Staying Safe

What is Turbulence?

Turbulence is air movement that normally cannot be seen and often occurs unexpectedly. It can be created by many different conditions, including atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts or thunderstorms. Turbulence can even...

Passenger Health and Safety Comprehensive Medical Topics

• Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
  • Medical Guidelines for Airline Passengers (PDF)
  • Useful Tips for Airline Travel (PDF)
• American Family Physician...

Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Risk for Passengers and Aircrew? By Nicholas Lomangino, MD

Although venous thromboembolic disease during air travel is the focus of recent attention, lack of activity such as a long car, bus, train ride, sitting in the theatre or long hours at a desk are all causes of prolonged immobilization. However, review of the literature indicates that most cases of VTE seem to be associated with an underlying disorder. Clinicians and the public at large should focus on existing medical conditions in addition to immobilization and be aware of measures to...