Originally Posted by MSY-MSP
What they are supposed to do is determine if the non-prescription medication is "essential" for the trip. The term "essential" is vauge to say the least and requires the agents to act as a Dr. In theory all the agent is supposed to ask is "What is this for?" If it deals with any part of you, and it is likely you would need the item during the flight, they should allow it.
Given what items they list in the TBD on case-by-case basis, I do not want to be there when that "What is this for?" question is asked. I mean...saline solution, contact lens solution...sure. But...KY Jelly? What would one need that for during the flight, with the exception of the Mile High Club? Sorry to be so...icky...but seriously, what's up with that?
GG