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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Andy1369
Hey everyone... I couldn't believe it when yesterday I developed a pretty nasty sunburn from being on the beach for way too long without enough sunscreen. Anyway, I have a flight this Thurs DCA-LAS, and I will need to bring my aloe lotion. Ordinarily, I'd check it, but I'm not planning to check any bags... do you think TSA will let me bring the aloe through (if it's discovered) if I show them my nasty sunburn, trying to cite medical reasons? If not, then what do I do?

I never thought I'd have to deal with the liquid ban myself... I always checked luggage, but this time I am facing an unique situation. Thanks, guys
If you show it to them and it is greater than the terror threshold of 3.4oz, you will lose it. You could split it up into smaller tubes or bottles, which apparently reduces the danger. After all, a 6 oz bottle of aloe is dangerous, while two 3 oz bottles are not.
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