Originally Posted by flysurfer

Because they can?

Originally Posted by Bart

This liquids restriction is rapidly becoming similar to the previous shoe-removal policy in that there is more guidance flooding out of TSA headquarters.

The bottom line is that TSA is seeking ways to streamline the policy, and it boils down to this: remove all liquids from your carry-on and have them x-rayed seprately if the liquids, lotions, gels, pastes, creams, or aerosols are:
Otherwise, the item is prohibited in carry-on luggage.

You no longer have to "declare" your items in that the TSO doesn't have to annotate on the back of your boarding pass what sort of items you're carrying. There will still be a "declarations TSO" located in front of the checkpoint; however, the purpose of having this individual is strictly informative. Yes, the TSO may make a determination if you have too much in that if you claim juice for your toddler but are carrying a case of juice as opposed to a few bottles/packages which would seem a more reasonable amount. (My recommendation is to ask for a supervisor if this happens.)

Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel

Sounds like there is a bit of sanity at least. One thought based on this list:

I take a medicine that needs to be mixed with approximately 8 ounces of water to take. Obtaining that in coach isn't the easiest thing--would packing enough 8 ounce water bottles for the flight be ok? Note, also, that the package labelling makes no mention of mixing it with water, it just says "as directed". (I've had previous labels that didn't even list the dose to be taken, just "take as directed".) The packet of fine print in the box does mention the water requirement.

Originally Posted by Bart

You no longer have to "declare" your items in that the TSO doesn't have to annotate on the back of your boarding pass what sort of items you're carrying.

Originally Posted by flltravel

I plan to fly pbi-bom on DL.
I will have some electronic items with me (laptop,digital camera,camera printer,cordless phone)
since these items are quite expensive for me i was thinking of carrying all these items in my carryon bag.
Can anyone confirm that all these items are allowed to carry on board.
Thanks.

Originally Posted by Bart

There will still be a "declarations TSO" located in front of the checkpoint; however, the purpose of having this individual is strictly informative.

Originally Posted by Bart

My best recommendation to you is to call TSA in advance and speak with someone from management and not with a supervisor. Intent here is to speak to someone with oversight authority. It should be OK to take an 8 ounce bottle of water required for taking medicine; however, by speaking with a TSA manager (and getting the manager's name), you will be able to drop that name on the supervisor who attempts to refuse you. This will cause the supervisor to at least check it out before making a final decision. The matter then comes down to determining how much is "enough 8 ounce bottles."

I'm curious to know how it works out for you.

Originally Posted by muddy

I've carried all those things (laptop, camera, printer, phone) on with no problem. I think more gadgets increases your chances of getting pulled aside to have your stuff swabbed, but I dont think youll have a problem other than that with the items you mentioned.

Originally Posted by flltravel

I plan to fly pbi-bom on DL.
I will have some electronic items with me (laptop,digital camera,camera printer,cordless phone)
since these items are quite expensive for me i was thinking of carrying all these items in my carryon bag.
Can anyone confirm that all these items are allowed to carry on board.
Thanks.

Originally Posted by peachfront

All these items are allowed, and both binoculars and scope are also allowed. Airlines don't carry the liability insurance for a $2,500 spotting scope in checked baggage or any other highly valuable optical or electronics items. So they must be carred on. They may be swabbed, looked through, or (as happened to me in one case) the inspector may simply ask how I like the item's optics because he is thinking about buying one of his own. :)