Originally Posted by
castrobenes
The guidance we have received is that the passengers are allowed any medical items that passengers need in the course of their travels is allowed. Items not needed during travel are prohibited.
castro
I need some clarification on this statement.
If I am traveling for, say, a month to the Scottish Highlands and need a prescription mouthwash or shampoo or the like that I purchase in the U.S. under my U.S.-based health insurance plan (which, incidentally, doesn't pay for medical services provided outside of the U.S.), what business is it of the TSA's how much I bring or why I need it?
I can assure you that a month away overseas is going to mean a container larger than 3.4 ounces of prescription mouthwash or shampoo.
We have read stories on here and on PV of people being told they can't take X amount because it isn't necessary, and that has even extended to parents being told they can only take a certain amount of formula for their infants on the plane.
So, walk me through why the TSA has any business involving itself (outside of its testing of the liquid) in my transportation of a quantity of prescription medication.