Pens and Airplanes - The Myth and the Reality Pen aficionados who choose to bring their prized writing instruments along on a flight are somewhat akin to foodies packing their own silverware, with preferences for their own tools usually due to one (or a combination) of the following: refinement, eco-awareness, and convenience. From journaling to doodling during idle air time, or even filling out mundane landing cards and customs paperwork, pen enthusiasts in-flight are no less partial to their preferred writing utensils than when on the ground. That being the case, proper preparation and storage of pens is necessary to prevent...