I haven’t flown since I was 12 years old, and that was 11 years ago, so I’m a little unsure about what to expect when my husband and I fly to Chicago for a long weekend next month. We’re not checking any luggage, so my first question would be about carry-ons. We have a duffel bag and a small suitcase we’re planning on using…will these have to fit under our seats or will they have to go in the overhead bin? I’m freaking out about the security lines, as well…according to the United Airlines website, jewelry and even the underwires in a bra can trigger the metal detectors and result in a “closer” inspection by a TSA official. I definitely don’t want that, but I can’t wear a bra without underwires and I don’t want to risk losing my rings (I wear 3, my wedding set and my college ring, but that’s the only jewelry I wear) if I have to take them off. Should I just pack them in my carry-on? Thanks in advance for your help…I want this experience to go as smoothly as possible!
ETA: I am not afraid of flying, as I flew pretty often as a kid. I just don’t want to be flagged by security or have to worry about checking my bag because it’s the wrong size, etc. And I did look at the TSA website, but I wanted answers from real human beings, not a government agency.