What's Permissible In Carry-On and Checked Luggage?
#106
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 54
Strangeness
I tried to bring a Zippo lighter aboard in Burbank but they said whoa at the security screening. I must have looked suspicious because I was sweating like a fat pig. Consequently, I mailed the lighter to myself with the help of a concessionaire at the airport. After that I went through security again only to have missed my plane, no big deal, I wanted to miss my staff meeting anyway. I decided to not go through with all my stuff a third time and had plenty of time to check my suitcase so I did. Upon landing in Sacramento, I found that TSA had broken off both my zipper pulls when they searched the bag, there was no lock on the bag. My question is this, did they do this on purpose and is there any recourse?
#107
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 154
Originally Posted by shawbridge
1. Does shaving cream in a can count as an aerosol? ......
2. I have the same question as Richard 1148. Does anyone know if solid deoderants like Mitchum (as opposed to roll-ons like Ban or liquid/gels like Right Guard or Gillette) can be taken in a carry-on?
2. I have the same question as Richard 1148. Does anyone know if solid deoderants like Mitchum (as opposed to roll-ons like Ban or liquid/gels like Right Guard or Gillette) can be taken in a carry-on?
Gel deodorant not
SOlid stick deodorant OK (but see previosu posts that suggest YMMV)
#108
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Posts: 36
I'm flying from AMS-CVG with layover in IAD. I read thru all the posts briefly and did not see my question so figured I would go ahead and ask to see if anyone has suggestions. After reading the TSA page, I understand taking prescription med is ok in your carry-on as long as it is all labeled with your name.I also carry a medical need form from my Dr. My concern is that I need to take some narcotics in vials that are liquid for my condition.I don't want to pack them in carry on for fear they will get stolen. I can pack the syringes in my check-in, no problem, but I do wonder about my medicine. Also they don't make ziplok bags here in Holland. What do you do in a case like that? My other meds won't all fit into a 1-quart ziplok bag even if I did have one. Wonder what you do in a case like that? I also have to travel with an urn of ashes from my daughters cat. I have no idea how or where to address that and if they would think its gunpowder? I would hate for them to open the urn and go through the contents. Has anyone had expereince with any of this?
I want to avoid any stress and be prepared for any encounter, or at least try to. I am not sure what security is like in IAD and I figure that will be the place I am questioned if there are any. Thanks in advance for any advice others could share!
I want to avoid any stress and be prepared for any encounter, or at least try to. I am not sure what security is like in IAD and I figure that will be the place I am questioned if there are any. Thanks in advance for any advice others could share!
#109
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Originally Posted by curunir
I tried to bring a Zippo lighter aboard in Burbank but they said whoa at the security screening. I must have looked suspicious because I was sweating like a fat pig. Consequently, I mailed the lighter to myself with the help of a concessionaire at the airport. After that I went through security again only to have missed my plane, no big deal, I wanted to miss my staff meeting anyway. I decided to not go through with all my stuff a third time and had plenty of time to check my suitcase so I did. Upon landing in Sacramento, I found that TSA had broken off both my zipper pulls when they searched the bag, there was no lock on the bag. My question is this, did they do this on purpose and is there any recourse?
#110
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: United GS
Posts: 154
Originally Posted by BluMing
My concern is that I need to take some narcotics in vials that are liquid for my condition.I don't want to pack them in carry on for fear they will get stolen. I can pack the syringes in my check-in, no problem, but I do wonder about my medicine. Also they don't make ziplok bags here in Holland. What do you do in a case like that? My other meds won't all fit into a 1-quart ziplok bag even if I did have one. Wonder what you do in a case like that?
From a security stand point you will be allowed to take a "reasonable amount on" - this can be defined as what you need plus a buffer for your journey so it will depend on dosage etc. So if you need 3 vials for the journey carrying 5-6 should be OK. Since security does allow for syringes and needles for diabetics - if you need this in flight then you coud take this with you as well but agina you have to prove you need it.
For practical reasons you probably want ot wrap in bubble wrap to prevent them breaking
Ziplok bags - clear plastic bag wiht a reseable top. THey are probable under another name in the Netherlands. Here's a picture
Zip Lock Bags
Failing that clear plastic bag will do. The 1 quart limit is for other stuff - they limit medicine to what you need on flight so if you need more space then get a bigger bag
Originally Posted by BluMing
I also have to travel with an urn of ashes from my daughters cat. I have no idea how or where to address that and if they would think its gunpowder? I would hate for them to open the urn and go through the contents.
Hope this helps
#111
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 456
Originally Posted by ob1
Originally Posted by BluMing
I also have to travel with an urn of ashes from my daughters cat. I have no idea how or where to address that and if they would think its gunpowder? I would hate for them to open the urn and go through the contents.
Here's my suggestion. Carry the ashes with you and when you approach the xray, tell them that you have cremated remains. The proper procedure is to clear the belt so that nothing can smash into the container and then xray it. If it appears too dark inside, a good trick is to toss a couple of coins underneath the container. If I can see the coins then I know I'm actually seeing all the way through the container and contents.
#112
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Note About Ashes
I recall there was a fairly lengthy discussion about transporting ashes here on FT. As usual, it started out by someone posting a horror story about some less-than-stellar judgment from the TSA side of the conveyor belt -- I think it was something about a screener opening an urn and spilling a portion of the loved one -- and included some words from Bart and other TSAers about how the TSA is supposed to handle ashes. I think there's something on the TSA website specifically addressing ashes.
#113
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Posts: 36
Originally Posted by ob1
There are two issues here - one is narcotics - you will need very clear labelling and original notes form your doctor showing they are your medications and labelled to your name (make sure it matches exactly your name on passport, tickets etc). You will need this for going through security but also for customs and you must declare these narcotics.
From a security stand point you will be allowed to take a "reasonable amount on" - this can be defined as what you need plus a buffer for your journey so it will depend on dosage etc. So if you need 3 vials for the journey carrying 5-6 should be OK. Since security does allow for syringes and needles for diabetics - if you need this in flight then you coud take this with you as well but agina you have to prove you need it.
For practical reasons you probably want ot wrap in bubble wrap to prevent them breaking
From a security stand point you will be allowed to take a "reasonable amount on" - this can be defined as what you need plus a buffer for your journey so it will depend on dosage etc. So if you need 3 vials for the journey carrying 5-6 should be OK. Since security does allow for syringes and needles for diabetics - if you need this in flight then you coud take this with you as well but agina you have to prove you need it.
For practical reasons you probably want ot wrap in bubble wrap to prevent them breaking
#114
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Posts: 36
Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much
I recall there was a fairly lengthy discussion about transporting ashes here on FT. As usual, it started out by someone posting a horror story about some less-than-stellar judgment from the TSA side of the conveyor belt -- I think it was something about a screener opening an urn and spilling a portion of the loved one -- and included some words from Bart and other TSAers about how the TSA is supposed to handle ashes. I think there's something on the TSA website specifically addressing ashes.
#115
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 154
>>> was even thinking about calling my Dr. and seeing if she would write a brief letter in english explaining <<<
Excellent idea - if you can I would. As you can see from the discussion above YMMV and "less than stellar judgement" does get in the way. The more you have to back up your needs etc the better IMHO
Excellent idea - if you can I would. As you can see from the discussion above YMMV and "less than stellar judgement" does get in the way. The more you have to back up your needs etc the better IMHO
#116
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Candles?
A bit of a daft one. Bought my mother a Yankee Candle and am meeting them in NYC on Friday. Rather short-sighted of me not to think of the security implications
This page says no to 'gel type candles' whatever they are!
This one is more like this:
http://www.jrcrafts.co.uk/usrimage/l_1003372.jpg
My suspicion is no for carry-on. Hopefully yes for checked, then I can give it to her at Xmas next month packing it in a carry on.
This page says no to 'gel type candles' whatever they are!
This one is more like this:
http://www.jrcrafts.co.uk/usrimage/l_1003372.jpg
My suspicion is no for carry-on. Hopefully yes for checked, then I can give it to her at Xmas next month packing it in a carry on.
#117
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 456
Originally Posted by Fraser
A bit of a daft one. Bought my mother a Yankee Candle and am meeting them in NYC on Friday. Rather short-sighted of me not to think of the security implications
This page says no to 'gel type candles' whatever they are!
This one is more like this:
http://www.jrcrafts.co.uk/usrimage/l_1003372.jpg
My suspicion is no for carry-on. Hopefully yes for checked, then I can give it to her at Xmas next month packing it in a carry on.
This page says no to 'gel type candles' whatever they are!
This one is more like this:
http://www.jrcrafts.co.uk/usrimage/l_1003372.jpg
My suspicion is no for carry-on. Hopefully yes for checked, then I can give it to her at Xmas next month packing it in a carry on.
http://www.silkytyme.com/wendys.html
#118
Join Date: Aug 2004
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hand warmers (heat packs) in checked luggage?
By hand warmers or heat packs, I mean the small plastic packages that when opened warm up to about 120F (50 degrees C) for a few hours. They're usually packaged for camping, although they're also made as heat packs for pain relief.
Are they allowed in checked luggage?
I'm soon flying to the mountains where it'll be cold, and I usually like to carry hand warmers with me in those temperatures. I'd prefer to bring hand warmers along, rather than have to stop and shop in my destination. My preliminary searches on TSA and the web haven't found anything- the TSA doesn't mention them at all.
Are they allowed in checked luggage?
I'm soon flying to the mountains where it'll be cold, and I usually like to carry hand warmers with me in those temperatures. I'd prefer to bring hand warmers along, rather than have to stop and shop in my destination. My preliminary searches on TSA and the web haven't found anything- the TSA doesn't mention them at all.
#119
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 26
Originally Posted by KathrynFlyingAway
By hand warmers or heat packs, I mean the small plastic packages that when opened warm up to about 120F (50 degrees C) for a few hours. They're usually packaged for camping, although they're also made as heat packs for pain relief.
Are they allowed in checked luggage?...
Are they allowed in checked luggage?...