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Old Apr 16, 2008, 12:57 am
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Originally Posted by UAL
Look at the TSA sites:
http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm

3-1-1 for carry-ons =
3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ;
1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag;
1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.

One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
Originally Posted by oneofthosepeopleyouloveto hate

Note, 3-1-1 does NOT apply to medicines, or milk, formula or juice in appropriate quantities if you are traveling with an infant
Please define an appropriate quantity.

Thank you.

Boggie Dog was asking (I think) what the definition of an appropriate quantity is for the exceptions to the 3-1-1 rule. What's "too much" liquid medicine or formula? At the mercy of a TSO's random idea of what's acceptable?

Just don't ever try to explain to a TSO the difference between the avoirdupois ounce (think weight) and the fluid ounce. Brings back memories of trying to explain that the 5oz net weight tube of toothpaste I had actually had less volume than the 3 fl oz tube of hair gel. Pointing out the obvious size difference of the tubes didn't help.
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