This weekend marks the start of summer travel– ushered in with news that, starting with American Airlines, we can now expect to pay another $15 for every bag we check. Along with the tangle of TSA regulations, flying has never been more complicated. As such, here are a few fun solutions that might help a little, for travel as an executive, or as a mom…
  

Silicone Carry-On Travel Bottles They have been called the most perfect travel bottles ever, and while a bit on the pricey side ($22 for two), we can understand why. If you’ve ever been the victim of leaky repackaged shampoo, you might especially like this bottle’s wide mouth for filling and pouring… and once closed, it’s leak-proof. Each is in a TSA-friendly 2 ounce size , and as it’s made of medical silicone, this bottle is safe for carrying baby food or formula. (And they look nifty). From A + R Store.com

Plane-to-See Cosmetics Bags Frankly, we’ve become at peace with swapping our former fancy toiletry cases with Ziploc bags to get through airport security lines, but if you’d like an upgrade that still meets that requirement for transparency, this is one of several more stylish options. (One that is sturdier then a sandwich bag). At just $10, you can buy several and compartmentalize. At Shop Intuition.com

GO Towels Whether you have a need for a quick wash-up en route, or a desire to bypass a flimsy hotel towel, throw a pack of 10 of these GO Towels in your bag and you’ll be prepared without committing any incremental suitcase space. Each starts as a disc that is a mere 2 inches wide, and then expands into a 20×15 all natural bamboo towel. At $13 for the set, you can even afford to leave them behind when you’re off again. At Flight 001.com