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perhaps the only sure way to prove if liquid or gel toiletries are dangerous or safe, or to determine what liquids might pose a threat to aviation is to call the Mythbusters.
No, this info is wrong, liquids ARE allowed in no larger than a 3 oz size. This for everything including cosmetics, medicines, etc. You can take a solid stick of deodorant. Have all meds in baggies along w/ other stuff that is liquid in nature. And yes at each airport they want it different. I had all meds in their box w/ the prescription label and everything was fine on 3 flights and on the 4th they wanted it OUT of the box.
last time I looked, I believe I saw TSA rules stating that you could not bring colognes, toothpaste, deodorants, or any type of liquid or gel in checked or carryon baggage. Perhaps could it be that the 3 ounce rule might be for checked baggage only? And how long do you reckon it would take for the federal authorities to order a total ban on all carry on baggage and order everyone to check everything? What if the TSA even started making people check their personal stuff too (credit cards, ID cards/driver's licenses, cash, coins, keys, etc)?
last time I looked, I believe I saw TSA rules stating that you could not bring colognes, toothpaste, deodorants, or any type of liquid or gel in checked or carryon baggage. Perhaps could it be that the 3 ounce rule might be for checked baggage only? And how long do you reckon it would take for the federal authorities to order a total ban on all carry on baggage and order everyone to check everything? What if the TSA even started making people check their personal stuff too (credit cards, ID cards/driver's licenses, cash, coins, keys, etc)?
They changed that awhile back around the holidays. We flew in March and could take liquids, deodorants, shampoos, medicines, etc as long as they were 3oz or less and in ziploc baggies. Nothing has changed since then. As for checked baggage you can take a 20oz bottle of shampoo if you want. But a gallon of Tequila on your trip to Mexico, you can put that in your checked bags too. Heck, you can have one whole suitcase w/ nothing but liquids as long as you check it. I'd just make sure that shampoo was in a ziploc too or else it will be on everything else in your checked bag.
You can take liquids 3oz or less in one clear, zip lock, quart sized bag. Any larger liquids must be in checked bags, though I still recommend enclosing them in clear plastic bags in case of spills or breakage. My advice, if you aren't sure about how something is catagorized, take the most cautious approach. Put it in your one quart sized bag or check it.
We traveled to Japan in May on Northwest, and checked no baggage. We each had 1 baggie with 3 oz toiletries and 1 baggie with medicines (nasal spray, ect.) Once we got there, I bought hairspray-couldn't make it 2 weeks on just 3 oz! We had no problems coming or going.
Yes.
You get the feeling that this whole TSA thing is silly, not-very-well-thought-out window dressing to make us feel "safer."
All it really does is infuriate me.
JMO.........but if passengers just checked all their luggage with exception of diaper bag, breifcase/laptop or hand bag...lines at security would move much swifter and I would be able to deplane much swifter.
All though every passenger is NOT guilty of this I say if it has wheels it isn't a carryon....carry on's today sometimes have everything but the kitchen sink in there.....just my opinion..and some who carry everything on because they don't want to wait at the luggage carosel think nothing of holding up other passengers while they look and fumble for their carry ons
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All though every passenger is NOT guilty of this I say if it has wheels it isn't a carryon....carry on's today sometimes have everything but the kitchen sink in there.....just my opinion..and some who carry everything on because they don't want to wait at the luggage carosel think nothing of holding up other passengers while they look and fumble for their carry ons
All of my luggage has wheels. In general, if it can fit under the seat or in the overhead bin and weighs less than 25 pounds, it qualifies as a "carry on."
In my experience, most of the security lines at airports are slowed more by folks who forget to remove all of their jewelry (that includes stuff in piercings) and set off the metal detector than by luggage going through the x-ray machine.
All of my luggage has wheels. In general, if it can fit under the seat or in the overhead bin and weighs less than 25 pounds, it qualifies as a "carry on."
In my experience, most of the security lines at airports are slowed more by folks who forget to remove all of their jewelry (that includes stuff in piercings) and set off the metal detector than by luggage going through the x-ray machine.
Jonah I made a point of saying not all
If you travel a lot I'm sure you know the ones to whom I'm referring, not experienced travellers who may not check baggage as they need to get to connecting flights.
And yes very good point about the jewelry
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