Originally Posted by lexdevil
I'm definitely getting a kick out of this discussion re: the inalienable right to bear liquid. Sitting in the UK at the moment and contemplating with dread an 11 hour flight home on the 16th, the TSA's restrictions look positively warm and inviting to me. How nice it would be not to have to pack my laptop in checked luggage. Or my child's iPod and Nintendo DS. Or all of our books. At the moment, we're not even allowed to carry on newspapers purchased AFTER clearing security. It looks likely to be the longest 11 hours of my life (especially given the limited entertainment options on United's 747s).
Luckily the UK ban on carry on has been eased, but still no liquids, only 1 piece and size restricted