Helpful tips to prevent a stressful flight and trip:

• Don't use driver's license for airline ID.  You can't replace your license while out of town and you can't rent a car without your drivers license. 
   
• Carry two forms of picture ID.  Keep them in two separate locations, wallet, carry-on, briefcase, etc.
   
• Arrange a back-up ID plan. Leave another form of ID with a relative or friend so it can be overnight mailed to you.
   
• Separate credit cards and cash.  Do not keep your credit cards and cash and photo IDs in the same holder.
   
• Travel light. Leave home all unnecessary credit cards, checks, documents, social security card and photo IDs.
   
• Carry emergency phone numbers.  Carry the customer service phone numbers of your credit cards and banks. 
   
• Keep inventory of critical items in your wallet or purse.  When under stress, it's easy to forget what you are carrying with you.  Keep your inventory in a separate location.
   
• Immediately contact your credit card company.  Most major credit card companies will close the old account, open a new account and send new cards within 24 - 48 hours.  They may also allow charges such as a hotel room to be placed over the phone.
   
• File a police report. This will be necessary if you must dispute any misuse of cards, file for insurance or tax claims.