USA airline prohibited items list

**SadieKate** · 08-14-2006, 07:12 AM

Cool, see the things I learn. You think I can get lens re-wetting solution in a single dose thingee at your average pharmacy?

Yes, I know all this stuff can go in my checked baggage as I read the TSA site that I linked to, and, no, I cannot give up my lenses as I said above. Yes, I want the world to be safe and I'll go along with a lot of rules but sometimes the rules get written without thought for the real world. Basically, the powers that be should first ask if the item is of medical or functional necessity and then define restrictions. I cannot function without contacts for vision reasons (and there are others who cannot function without them due to medical necessity) and the lens drops are a medical necessity on long flights or when my seat mates insist on blowing the fans. Therefore, the TSA could define eye drops in single dose applicators sufficient for the flight as acceptable.

Lise, I get horribly dry lips also. I'm going to try taking a stick of Blistex Silk & Shine. That's the best "stick" stuff I've found. Otherwise, I use Chapstick Overnight Lip Treatment (during the day!) which is a gel in a tube. It seems that products with Dimethicone are the best for keeping my lips from cracking. I'll let you know if I get through with the stick.

**aka_kim** · 08-14-2006, 07:43 AM

I'm waiting for the day when we're stripped down, strip searched, forcibly restrained to our seats, and then given general anesthesia for the duration of the flight. Really. I can't wait.

**chickwhorips** · 08-14-2006, 08:34 AM

my motto on flying (considering i have to do that to get out of here to go anywhere)

Time to Spare, Fly by Air

for chapped lips and really dry spots i use Aquaphor. helps big time. i use to use the nighttime stuff, but i like this stuff much more. winter time i have a hard time with dry lips.

**Susarific** · 08-14-2006, 08:38 AM

If not taking your eye drops onboard a flight is the worst thing in the world maybe you should count your blessings. You could always take a train, bus or car instead. I have been flying everyday since Thursday and everyone on the flights have been VERY understanding. I didn't hear even one complaint about the new restrictions, which I was surprised about. Also, all airports sell toiletries at stores if you are desperate for something that is banned during your sit time between flights! Unfortunately no one will answer yes to the question "Are you a terrorist?'

**mimitabby** · 08-14-2006, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by aka_kim

I'm waiting for the day when we're stripped down, strip searched, forcibly restrained to our seats, and then given general anesthesia for the duration of the flight. Really. I can't wait.

I think the general anesthesia would be better if administered when you enter the airport.

What a big ridiculous royal pain!
Grandmas with lipsticks are NOT planning to blow up any airplanes soon.

**Brandy** · 08-14-2006, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

I think the general anesthesia would be better if administered when you enter the airport.

What a big ridiculous royal pain!
Grandmas with lipsticks are NOT planning to blow up any airplanes soon.

I agree that you are probably right, but it's kind of an all or nothing thing or we get into the very slippery slope of racial profiling.

hurleygirl · 08-14-2006, 09:23 AM

I'm glad I'm not planning on flying anywhere anytime soon. I will be going to Florida to visit my mother in October. I usually just bring a single carry-on bag, and I think I'll just mail my bag of travel toiletries to her a few days before.

The only beauty items I need are my chapstick, and toothbrush and toothpaste. I really get weird about my teeth if I can't brush them after I eat. But I have a bunch of tiny toothpaste tubes, so I suppose I'll bring one of those and just pitch it at the airport.

I usually travel with a bottle of water, but I'll bring a smaller one and finish it off before I get in line. Does this also mean that you won't be able to buy food in the terminals? I can imagine how dehydrated travelers will get if their flight is delayed and they can't even get any water.

This also leads me to wonder how much waste was generated the day these restrictions went into effect. Travellers were given no warning, and the news showed pictures of bins and bins of discarded items - all still perfectly good. What happened to all that stuff?

**chickwhorips** · 08-14-2006, 09:26 AM

does anyone know if they are checking carry ons when you go though security only or right before you get on the plane?

if its only security, can't you buy stuff once you get through security and carry that on you. i'm sure they have toothpaste, chapstick and the like in those little stores, so you could actually still carry it on with you.

**DeniseGoldberg** · 08-14-2006, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by chickwhorips

does anyone know if they are checking carry ons when you go though security only or right before you get on the plane?

if its only security, can't you buy stuff once you get through security and carry that on you. i'm sure they have toothpaste, chapstick and the like in those little stores, so you could actually still carry it on with you.

In the airports that I went through this past weekend, they are spot-checking bags at the gate in addition to the x-ray at security. I also heard that the stores inside of security are now prohibited from selling liquid/gel toilet articles.

Originally Posted by hurleygirl

I usually travel with a bottle of water, but I'll bring a smaller one and finish it off before I get in line. Does this also mean that you won't be able to buy food in the terminals? I can imagine how dehydrated travelers will get if their flight is delayed and they can't even get any water.

The stores can still sell drinks beyond the security point - but you can't take them on the plane with you.

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I was lucky in that my travel started on Friday, and by then it appeared that all of the travelers around me were aware of the rules - so the security checkpoints weren't any slower than normal. I was able to carry my prescription eyedrops which were in individual "serving size" containers - but I did have a copy of my prescription with me.

**Veronica** · 08-14-2006, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by chickwhorips

does anyone know if they are checking carry ons when you go though security only or right before you get on the plane?

if its only security, can't you buy stuff once you get through security and carry that on you. i'm sure they have toothpaste, chapstick and the like in those little stores, so you could actually still carry it on with you.

That's a good point. It could get expensive but it would be nice to be able to get the stuff you want. Maybe if it's not okay now, they will move that direction.

V.

**mimitabby** · 08-14-2006, 09:27 AM

They just toss all that stuff.
When they were afraid that some old man would heist a jet with nail clippers
a few years back, i inquired as they took my nail clippers and my tiny folding scissors.. They told me it all got thrown out.

Too bad you can't take a train to Italy.

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