Posted on 08/10/2006 10:54:02 AM PDT by Hydroshock
If you're flying soon, the rules concerning what you may and may not carry onto the plane with you just changed in response to the arrest in the United Kingdom of people accused of plotting to destroy aircraft bound from England to the United States by exploding liquids in their carry-on bags. Find out the details of this thwarted terrorist plot.
Effective Thursday, Aug. 10, travelers are no longer allowed to bring the following items on board the airliner: --All liquids of any kind, including drinks --Gels --Lotions and creams, including hand lotion and sunscreen --Contacts may be brought on board in their cases, but the cases cannot contain liquid. --Hairspray --Toothpaste --Shampoo and conditioner --Liquid makeup --Perfume --Anything else that has a liquid or gel-like consistency.
Higher security means long lines and chaos in airports nationwide.
If you bring any of these items through airport security, TSA agents will confiscate them from your carry-on luggage; however, you may still place them in checked luggage. Some exceptions are granted for passengers traveling with an infant or small child. Baby formula, juice, bottled breast milk and baby food are allowed, but they will be tested by the TSA to ensure they are not explosives. Prescription drugs, insulin and some nonprescription medication are also allowed with proper identification. The new procedures cover all flights, both international and domestic. Currently, laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic devices are allowed, but that is subject to change.
Just as long as my trombone is cool!
Five guys at $500 each to Mississippi = $2500
Rental Car in Mississippi = $400
Rental Van $400
Gasoline $300
It only sucks when you get more than four or five people on the trip.
"I've often wondered if hotels would be cool with you shipping a box of stuff to yourself in advance of your stay."
Of course. People do it all the time. I'm not sure about a Motel 6, but if you're staying in them, you can replace everything you own at a thrift store for a few bucks, anyhow.
Just call the hotel and tell them to expect a package for you. Give them your name and check-in date, and they'll be happy to help you out.
Sheesh...has nobody ever traveled before. I ship stuff to destination hotels all the time. I'm not putting a box of samples on the plane with me. What a pain!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Inconvenience tens of millions, rather than a few thousand foreign muslims...
"Just as long as my trombone is cool!"
Depends on how well you play, I guess. My trombone's lousy. I'm better on euphonium.
Final straw ping.
Maybe this will make some people start checking the steamer trunks they keep trying to stuff into the overhead above my seat.
Actually, do you know how many times I've gotten to a destination and my checked saline solution has been empty or near empty? Must be something about the pressure (or lack there of?)
This is somewhat of a relief. My friend called and told me I couldn't bring a laptop, or even a book with me on my flight tomorrow.
Yep. My 74 yo mother is searched every time she flies - every time ! - while my father age 76 stands by waiting. Go figure that one out - she looks so terrorist-like with her needlepoint bag at the ready.
Agreed. I calculate that trips of about 1,000 to 1,200 miles each way are about a break-even on cost. If I figure the hassle factor of flying is worth $800 round trip ($400 each way, then any trip up to 2,000 to 2,400 miles is a break-even.
Even with the current gasoline prices. Naturally, you should take steps to make your automobile travel as productive as possible, business-wise. Like, carry a laptop capable of high-speed Ethernet and high-speed wireless. Maybe even get a Blackberry, if you can trust yourself to use it safely while drive.
I very much doubt that hotels would be able to handle it if a large percentage of travellers pre-shipped their luggage.
I have a contact lens case that holds the plastic lens box and a teensy little bottle for saline solution - it holds literally about 30 drops. Of salt water.
But I can't bring it on now.
Life's a b**ch but it could be worse. You could stay home.
Hopefully by Monday morning they will have sufficient security lines opened.
There are times when DIA is slower than molasses, for no reason!!
My 8 yr. old dial up is my line to the outside world!!!
A big sign should be hung over the security checkpoints at every airport: "Checkpoint, Courtesy of Islam".
No doubt in Las Vegas Reid has a sign that says......this is all Bush's fault!
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