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To: elkfersupper
I can't board an airplane with my Swiss Army knife.

Get a Leatherman Tool.

477 posted on 12/21/2005 9:32:44 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper (Luke 2 : 8-14)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

"I can't board an airplane with my Swiss Army knife."
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Lets repeal the Patriot Act in that case then ..Geez pal that IS important .


484 posted on 12/21/2005 9:37:08 PM PST by binkdeville
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To: BigSkyFreeper
I can't board an airplane with my Swiss Army knife.

Get a Leatherman Tool.

Can I get on a commercial aircraft carrying my Leatherman tool? Historically, Federal Aviation Administration guidelines permitted knife blades up to four inches long aboard domestic commercial flights. (Individual airlines were given the latitude to utilize more stringent rules at their discretion.) In the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the FAA has issued a series of new security regulations, including one referring to knives. Even with the changes in effect as of December 22, 2005, no knives (of any kind or size) will be allowed through security checkpoints. In other words, you can still travel with your Leatherman tool, but you will need to place it in your checked baggage rather than carrying it with you onto your plane. For the latest federal regulations, please visit www.tsa.gov

http://www.leatherman.com/customer-service/faq/default.asp


Beginning December 22, scissors with a cutting edge of four inches or less and tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers smaller than seven inches will be permitted on board. Scissors longer than four inches and tools such as crowbars, drills, hammers, and saws will continue to be prohibited from carry-on bags. Lighters will continue to be banned from the cabin of aircraft and in checked baggage.

http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=40&content=090005198018c349


520 posted on 12/21/2005 9:57:04 PM PST by Cboldt
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