TSA tweaking carry-on rules
Nov 17, 2006 | 9:47 am
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TSA tweaking carry-on rules
http://www.boston.com/business/artic...arry_on_rules/
Love this part:
"We now have some discretion at the checkpoint," Naccara said.
Vs. the 'make it up as we go along' most screeners seem to abide by...
Love this part:
"We now have some discretion at the checkpoint," Naccara said.
Vs. the 'make it up as we go along' most screeners seem to abide by...
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:01 am
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Also, travelers can carry containers bigger than 3.4 ounces, as long as they are holding roughly 3 ounces of liquid or gel material and can fit inside the same quart-sized bag. Put another way, half-empty 6- and 8-ounce containers of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and mouthwash are now allowed
I still think that if they were going to have a baggie policy, they should have made the rule, "any container of any size that will fit in the quart baggie." The liquid-restriction would be the same but the opportunity for power-tripping and confusion would be much less.
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:03 am
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Put another way, half-empty 6- and 8-ounce containers of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and mouthwash are now allowed.
But, but, but...isn't half of an 8 oz container FOUR ounces???
My hairspray is in a 10 oz bottle-how about if it's only 1/4 full??
Oh, the fun we'll have with this one!!
But, but, but...isn't half of an 8 oz container FOUR ounces???
My hairspray is in a 10 oz bottle-how about if it's only 1/4 full??
Oh, the fun we'll have with this one!!
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:09 am
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Originally Posted by Peetah
In otherwords, "our european counterparts can't think in ounces, so we have to harmonize our rules with theirs or we'll look like a bunch of moronic monkies in the eyes of our visitors"
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:42 am
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Originally Posted by LessO2
You're implying they don't already look like moronic monkeys.
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:59 am
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Originally Posted by Peetah
In otherwords, "our european counterparts can't think in ounces, so we have to harmonize our rules with theirs or we'll look like a bunch of moronic monkies in the eyes of our visitors"
Nov 17, 2006 | 11:55 am
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There was another thread a few days ago about how one traveler was told by TSA personnel that changes were being made to the liquids policy, but that they wouldn't go into effect until 11/29 (sorry, I can't find the thread now 
) -- that may be the reason that tsa.gov doesn't reflect the changes spoken of in the article.
) -- that may be the reason that tsa.gov doesn't reflect the changes spoken of in the article.
Nov 17, 2006 | 12:28 pm
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American Airlines is clearly stating 3.4oz/100ml on their web site.
"Liquids must be carried in individual containers not exceeding 3.4 ounces/100 ml.
All liquid containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top bag (see example at right) that does not exceed 8 inches x 8 inches (20 cm x 20 cm) or is quart size. Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. "
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent
"Liquids must be carried in individual containers not exceeding 3.4 ounces/100 ml.
All liquid containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top bag (see example at right) that does not exceed 8 inches x 8 inches (20 cm x 20 cm) or is quart size. Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. "
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...omotionContent