My Dad's a Pilot, and These Are the 15 Travel Accessories He Won't Board a Flight Without-From $6

"Growing up with a dad who worked as a pilot for Delta Air Lines had some major perks-obviously, the main one being the unlimited chance to fly stand-by (but having a kitchen bin that was always full of Biscoff cookies and the occasional can of Pawberry Punch didn't hurt either). I got to see the world by his side as we ventured together to places like Peru, France, and Germany."

"He would tell me to pack my bag for "Rome or Hawaii," and then we'd show up at the airport to see which flight we could get on. His roughly 43 years of experience as a pilot also had a profound effect on how I travel ( carry-on-only, of course) and what I pack ( multi-purpose items always). Even after working as a travel writer for more than 15 years, it's still my dad's travel"

A pilot father provided unlimited stand-by flights and family trips to Peru, France, and Germany. Long pilot tenure influenced a carry-on-only, multipurpose packing philosophy and practical travel habits. Personal travel experience expanded to 86 countries while retaining a minimalist, readiness-for-anything approach. Favorite travel moments included overlapping layovers and quick meetups at Atlanta Airport to swap hacks and mishaps. Practical accessories include portable door locks and door-stop alarms as deterrents against room intrusions. Several pilot-approved travel accessories and luggage options are promoted, with some items available during Amazon October Prime Day sales.

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