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Feb 2, 2010 | 11:14 am

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Originally Posted by Donk93953

We've all dealt with the double security check at LHR.
But yesterday on AA to DFW....I watched as the purser on the flight had her mascara (standard purse size) and tiny perfume samples (these have just over 1/2 teaspoon in liquid) removed by security.

I realize there is a need for security measures, but is this not a little ridiculous, if not capricious?

Yeah, but did she have these items properly stowed in her 3-1-1 bag -OR- were they just in another carryon bag - like her purse. If the latter, it's not so surprising this happened.

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