Now all we have to do is worry about the guy who buys his chocolates at the supermarket and brings them to the airport. He is allowed to do so. He is also allowed to carry them onto the plane. I can't believe that people are permitted to do such horrible things!

I have to confess, however, that I violated the TSA's rules. It clearly states on the sealed bag that I am NOT allowed to open it on the plane and, should I be connecting in the US, I must transfer it to my checked luggage.

The problem is that I bought 5 boxes of chocolates to give to the crew as holiday gifts and I couldn't figure out how to divide them without opening the sealed bag -- so I did. Clearly, I was putting international aviation at great risk by this reckless act.