Originally Posted by
spaceman
Why go to the problem - if you check the TSA website it specifically states, "no liquids or gels" NOT PASTE. I agree that there are two types of toothpaste - Gels and Pastes, but neither are marked in volume ounces - THEY ARE MARKED IN WEIGHT OUNCES.
None of this has anything to do with how TSA works at the checkpoint. Toothpaste in a tube over 3.4 oz. is not allowed. Period. The only time it has worked for me is when the prescription label was still on the tube.