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Aug 14, 2006 | 6:36 am

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Originally Posted by Bart

Seems to me that a copy of your prescription or other documentation showing the medically-related reason for wearing orthotics would allow the checkpoint supervisor the ability to mitigate the restriction in your case.

I hope you are right Bart. It might cost me a few bucks to get the doc to write a note but it would be much better than being forced to fly without the orthotics. I'll report back on how it goes here if there still isn't sufficient clarity on this issue by the time I fly.

Aug 14, 2006 | 6:45 am

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Originally Posted by GrizShel

Or check the orthotics and demand gate assistance. This will inconvience you, but more important it will inconvience the airport and the TSA, which to me seems like a good idea. Make them wheel you to baggage claim, wait for your bag, get your orthotics (assuming they don't get lost) and put them back in your shoes. If your bag is lost inform them that you can't walk and ask them what are they going to do.

Aug 14, 2006 | 6:57 am

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The issue of shoes, can you refuse to walk through without your shoes, but say you would prefer to take them off in front of a TSA offical while seated for them to then go through the scanner

This is from CME Flyer, I didn't realize I was in my husbands login (Vulcan).

Aug 14, 2006 | 7:10 am

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Originally Posted by Bart

As an aside:
These are the times that define our character. I'm finding that out in more ways than one. A great majority of my coworkers appreciate the common sense interpretations I try to apply, but I do have some who see this as a green light to bully passengers.

The path to my proverbial woodshed is getting worn.

Thanks for taking them there. I think if they don't respond to that, they should be taken behind the barn and "shot."

Aug 14, 2006 | 7:14 am

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Originally Posted by Vulcan

Unfortunately, no.

The TSA wants to play their disgusting little shoe games before the WTMD.

Aug 14, 2006 | 7:25 am

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[QUOTE=Bart]

Here are the exceptions (permitted items):
[INDENT]Baby forumula/milk and baby food in small containers if a baby or small child is traveling.

Bart, I thank you for your clarifications to the new guidelines. I have a question regarding what you posted here - do I take it that regular milk for an infant is allowable? Until now all I have read is that formula is allowed, but since my 16 month old drinks regular milk and not formula I am unsure if I can take his milk along. I would appreciate any guidance.

Aug 14, 2006 | 7:46 am

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Originally Posted by GrizShel

This rule may prevent me from being able to travel by air in many cases. I have plantar fasciitis and desperately need my $500+ orthotics.

I didn't know that some custom orthotics were made with a gel component. I'll have to have my wife look at hers before our next trip. I think they are just plastic and foam. Thanks.

Aug 14, 2006 | 7:54 am

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Aug 14, 2006 | 8:00 am

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Originally Posted by Bart

Essential non-prescription medicines not to exceed 4 ounces.

So how do I know if my stuff would be considered medicine or cosmetic? Also, is there a way to spray some on a little card, and have it tested for explosives on the spot? I'd be more than happy to let them do this, I just don't want this stuff lost in checked luggage and be without it till I can order a replacement.

Aug 14, 2006 | 8:17 am

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TSA's other Bart

We need a little humor.

See:

http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/pr...mage_0009.shtm

Also see:

http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/pr...y_program.shtm

Aug 14, 2006 | 8:26 am

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Originally Posted by Ari

We need a little humor.

See:

http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/pr...mage_0009.shtm

Also see:

http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/pr...y_program.shtm

Bart is just so cute in that picture!

Aug 14, 2006 | 8:41 am

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Aug 14, 2006 | 9:31 am

#73

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Originally Posted by Spiff

Unfortunately, no.

The TSA wants to play their disgusting little shoe games before the WTMD.

Can I submit a bill to the TSA when I get fined for walking in a public building without shoes, which is still a health code violation? I wonder if the airport can bill them when they are also fined for allowing it to happen.

More importantly, I wonder if AA might be kind enough to refund my tickets for next month. I'm not catching some foot fungus or virus that stays for life just because the TSA wants to play their little fear games. Somehow I expect I'm just going to have to eat the $700, though.