Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
For security on international flights, a few times I've been asked to produce a receipt for my hotel room or other proof of where I stayed. As a result, I always keep the receipt with me rather than tossing it in a checked bag.
After many years of int'l travel I can honestly say I've never once been asked to provide a hotel receipt to get through security/board an int'l flight. However, I never put trip receipts (of any kind - taxi, meals, car rentals, hotel) in my checked baggage.
Cheers.