Some of us may have our carry-on packing down to a science,
but what’s in that personal item of yours? When I am at home, my purse is full
of everything but the kitchen sink. When I’m traveling, I have to be very
selective of what goes in my purse and what stays home. I try to put things in
my personal item that I need easiest access to, and things that you need in
case of emergency.
You may intend to keep your carry-on with you at all times,
but if you’re one of the unfortunate ones who is chosen to have their bag
checked at the gate you may end up stuck without your carry-on. This
happened to me. My flight was canceled and I didn’t receive my carry-on until
the next day.
