Travelling with needles
 

Has anyone here travelled (within the USA and Canada.. most of my flights are originating at YYZ and destined for US airports, on AA) with needles? The TSA's web site says that it's okay (in carry-on, as i prefer to not check any bags) if you have insulin, but I'm on a medication other than insulin that requires injections.. I'll likely need to call the TSA to find out, but I figured i'd ask here for experiences first, as FT is always helpful http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif
Thanks!
-- SarahEmm

Have made several flights recently with Mrs. Scoop carrying her Epipen in her carry-on. Has never been searched or examined, or actually, even noticed for that matter..

I had an interesting comment from a TSA person in Boston, 'If you need the medicine, you need it.'

Don't worry, but it is wise to have a copy of your RX, letter from doc, etc. especially when traveleing overseas.

it shouldn't be any hassles, but to make it easier, keep them in the orig package with he label on it and have a copy of the preseciption if you are from a state that requires a prescription for them.

[This message has been edited by cordelli (edited Jan 27, 2004).]

My son has daily injections of Genotropin. We travelled with the mini-quick "pens" from US to Istanbul last summer with a three week supply. We packed them in a small, dedicated carry-on cooler but it did not trigger an inspection at security control at any point on any leg of the trip.

However, I concur with other advice about carrying them in the originally labeled packaging and having a copy of the prescription in your travel documents.


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Cheers,
Greg