The TSA blog offers up a great list of travel tips for the 2013 Christmas season. There is a lot of interesting information there including the fact that Christmas crackers (the popping kind, not the salted ones) are not allowed on airplanes.

Flying into LaGuardia with a checked bag? Have your claim tag ready because the luggage supervisors will not let you leave baggage claim until they match the bag tag against your claim ticket. It’s a great idea but you might have to dig for the claim tickets if you’re not prepared.

Looking for a last-minute hotel while you’re on the road? Try the Hotel Tonight app to find great day-of deals on hotel rooms.

Wishing you safe travels, warm memories and a very Merry Christmas!!