Originally Posted by
castrobenes
The policy is that prescription medications (liquid, aerosols, and gels) that you could reasonably be expected to use on a plane are allowed. There is no blanket medical exemption, this is a judgement call based on the length of the flight and the type of medical item that you for which you are requesting an exemption.
castro
I believe you have misstated TSA policy. If not then TSA is not being truthful with the public.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...eds/index.shtm
From TSA.GOV
TSA's checkpoint security screening procedures for persons with disabilities and medical conditions have not changed as a result of the current threat situation. All disability-related equipment, aids, and devices continue to be allowed through security checkpoints once cleared through screening.
Additionally, we are continuing to permit prescription liquid medications and other liquids needed by persons with disabilities and medical conditions. This includes:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Frozen items are allowed as long as they are frozen solid when presented for screening. If frozen items are partially melted, slushy, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container, they must meet 3-1-1 requirements.