Confused about what’s allowed on board the aircraft these days? Join the club. Here’s the lowdown on what the TSA permits and what you need to toss before
you fly

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. That means larger containers that are half-full or large toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag, removed from your carry-on luggage and placed in a bin or on a conveyor belt for x-raying. If you do not remove them from your carry-on luggage and place on the belt, they may be confiscated.

To make it simple follow the "3-1-1" rule:
3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.

If you are traveling with a baby or toddler, breast milk and baby formula are allowed in your carry-on bag in reasonable quantities. These liquids must be separated from your 3-ounce liquids and declared when going through security at which point they may be subject to inspection. If you are not traveling with an infant or toddler, the same rules apply for breast milk or formula as they do for all other liquids. For a complete listing of approved items visit www.tsa.gov.

Want the best seats in the house once on board? Check out www.seatguru.com to determine which seats are most comfortable on your specific plane. They have seating charts and ratings for most major airlines. Be sure to reserve your seats when you purchase your tickets. If you cannot get the spot you want when you book, check the airline’s website or call them 24-hours prior to departure time—that’s when airlines release additional seats.

And to minimize wait time at the airport, check-in online and print out your boarding pass beforehand.