Originally Posted by Bart
The airlines provide beverages during the flight. You are also free to purchase beverages while inside the concourse. You just can't take them onto the airplane.
I do not support this ban and believe a more reasonable restriction is possible. My point here is that you are not denied your basic needs or comforts. You just don't have the convenience of carrying these items with you as a general rule. Hopefully, TSA will be forced to reconsider this ban. It's not fun having to enforce it.
Bart, when was the last time you were on a plane? A lot of times, you'll get 2 drink service on a transcon and that's it, unless you happen to go bug an FA for a drink and they're not too put out to give you one. Some airlines won't give you the can. Some airlines like UA are a bit more proactive and offer water service once an hour. Still not enough.
So in a sense, if we're left to the mercy of the airlines, a lot of people aren't going to get the hydration they need. What's one of the biggest things you read about doing on a plane, especially long flights? Movement and hydration. TSA puts the screws to both of those.