USA airline prohibited items list

[tulip]

Don't babies need diapers, cleaners, anti rash goop, plus food every 2 minutes?

V.

I don't know. My mom just gave us a bit of whiskey, and we were no problem.

[deena]

Tulip, you are so right! When my kids were littel I took everthing in the house with us. Now when I babysit my neices and nephews, I look at what my sister packs and just laugh! Who knew?

[Veronica]

I can see it now - the flight attendants hand out a small bottle of whiskey to all on board. They watch each individual to be sure you actually drink your serving. The flight does not leave the ground until all have consumed at least 4 ounces of whiskey.

And a happy flight is had by all.

V.

[kaybee]

I can see it now - the flight attendants hand out a small bottle of whiskey to all on board. They watch each individual to be sure you actually drink your serving. The flight does not leave the ground until all have consumed at least 4 ounces of whiskey.

And a happy flight is had by all.

V.

V -- You're absolutely right. We will all arrive at our destinations ugly (no lipstick or hairspray) and stinky (no deodorant), but we won't care!

We're planning to fly to Nova Scotia Friday, and it should be interesting.

KB

[Tuckervill]

Don't babies need diapers, cleaners, anti rash goop, plus food every 2 minutes?

Not if they're breastfed and their mothers are using elimination communication!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elimination_communication

Karen

[mtkitchn]

My husband and I showed up at the airport at 6am Friday morning to fly to Portland on vacation. We knew nothing of the restrictions since they'd just gone into effect in the previous few hours. We ended up checking our bags after finding out that we couldn't take liquids on board (good thing we always show up at the airport early!). I had to put my eye drops and lip balm in my checked bag and throw away my bottled water. It was pretty uncomfortable since I apply both "medications" about every 30 minutes and drink water like it's going out of style, but I lived.
Our flights were on time and our bags showed up with us. The worst part of the experience was the long security lines. I understand that those in the UK are having a heck of a time.
As far as an explosion on an airplane, it would depend upon where the bomb went off and what kind of airplane it was. The airframe could survive a hole in certain areas, but if you had several bombs go off in the cabin at the same time, it could be devastating. Remember the 737 in Hawaii some years ago that had an entire section of fuselage peel up and leave a gaping hole in the side of the airplane? It landed safely. A Boeing can fly with a lot of damage.
Anyway, I think the restrictions are probably a good idea, even though I was a little perturbed when it affected me!

[Running Mommy]

My husband is on a plane at least twice a week, sometimes twice a day, and often flies 4-6 times a WEEK! So hearing about all of this is very stressful! I know it can happen, but man it's just hard to hear!
My only hope is that the Phoenix to Vegas flight isn't much of a target. I mean it's such a short hop. But then again vegas is known as a place for "sinners" so a religious radical may just WANT to target Vegas.. Sigh... UGH!