Originally Posted by
LessO2
I've been yelled (and yes, it was yelled) at for having a smaller than one-quart bag. However, the overwhelming majority of transit through checkpoints have been smooth.
essxjay points out a hole in the system. Would not suggest trying that at smaller airports, as many of them are way overstaffed and have plenty of screeners sitting around watching everything you do.
+1
Leaving LAX for Cancun via DFW, I had just three items that were liquids... blistex, lotion, and hand sanitizer. All less than 1 oz (travel size). I put them in a small sandwich bag that probably holds 1 cup if that.
I was yelled at because I did not have the "right" bag. I was told to either put them in the correct bag or surrender them. I decided to put them in my wife's bag instead as she had enough room for them.