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Flying? New TSA Carry-On Baggage Rules
http://channels.isp.netscape.com/whatsnew/default.jsp?story=20060810-1252 ^ | 8-10-06

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.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: airlinesecurity; tsa
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To: Hydroshock

Just as long as my trombone is cool!


101 posted on 08/10/2006 12:03:32 PM PDT by bandleader
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To: Alouette

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.


102 posted on 08/10/2006 12:03:34 PM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: CertainInalienableRights

"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!


103 posted on 08/10/2006 12:03:44 PM PDT by MineralMan (non-evangelical atheist)
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To: Xenalyte
Sorry to hear that.
Talk about unexpected consequences!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Inconvenience tens of millions, rather than a few thousand foreign muslims...

104 posted on 08/10/2006 12:03:46 PM PDT by Publius6961 (MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
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To: bandleader

"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.


105 posted on 08/10/2006 12:05:05 PM PDT by MineralMan (non-evangelical atheist)
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To: inneroutlaw

Final straw ping.


106 posted on 08/10/2006 12:05:43 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: Hydroshock

Maybe this will make some people start checking the steamer trunks they keep trying to stuff into the overhead above my seat.


107 posted on 08/10/2006 12:05:44 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: CertainInalienableRights
I've often wondered if hotels would be cool with you shipping a box of
stuff to yourself in advance of your stay.


It's been a few years since I heard Greenburg's tip on "traveling light".
Of course a lot of the time he's staying at top hotels...but he
said to work this deal with the hotel concierge (sp?).
I suppose that means giving a bit of tip would be in order.

But if the service is worth it, it's nice to know it is available to
make travel more bearable.
108 posted on 08/10/2006 12:06:28 PM PDT by VOA
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To: Izzy Dunne
Those things on your daughter's chest - they're not just sweater decorations

That might be funny to you, but some women aren't able to nurse. I will be carrying bottles of expressed milk with me on a plane in a few weeks.

That said. Bottles are allowed.
109 posted on 08/10/2006 12:07:08 PM PDT by elc (Feeling the babywearing love)
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To: MineralMan

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?)


110 posted on 08/10/2006 12:08:27 PM PDT by elc (Feeling the babywearing love)
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To: Hydroshock

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.


111 posted on 08/10/2006 12:09:45 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: vox humana

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.


112 posted on 08/10/2006 12:14:36 PM PDT by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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To: Doohickey

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.


113 posted on 08/10/2006 12:14:44 PM PDT by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: CertainInalienableRights
I've often wondered if hotels would be cool with you shipping a box of stuff to yourself in advance of your stay.

I very much doubt that hotels would be able to handle it if a large percentage of travellers pre-shipped their luggage.

114 posted on 08/10/2006 12:17:59 PM PDT by steve-b ("Creation Science" is to the religous right what "Global Warming" is to the socialist left.)
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To: Xenalyte
That's entirely feasible, but airplane cabins are VERY dry and have almost no humidity. My eyes dry out easily, and I need saline solution if those contacts are in, which they always are because they correct my vision far better than glasses can.

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.

115 posted on 08/10/2006 12:21:34 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: Hydroshock
Regardless of the stated cause I'd not be sorry to see all carry on stuff banned. The most irritating thing I experienced when I had to travel a lot was the stupid carry ons that people insisted on bringing. I truly think they would have brought the kitchen sink had they been remodeling at their destination. Things that come to mind: skis, golf clubs, and altho I didn't see any I'm sure there were bowling balls, and that's just the sports stuff.
116 posted on 08/10/2006 12:25:10 PM PDT by pepperdog
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To: taxcontrol
Yup, she has status. They are saying on their website that the time to get thru security is one and one half hours.

Hopefully by Monday morning they will have sufficient security lines opened.

There are times when DIA is slower than molasses, for no reason!!

117 posted on 08/10/2006 12:25:37 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: gondramB
We are old geezers. He wouldn't dream of letting me drive. LOL......and we don't own an X box, a laptop either. No electronic gadgets at all.

My 8 yr. old dial up is my line to the outside world!!!

118 posted on 08/10/2006 12:27:12 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: OldFriend

A big sign should be hung over the security checkpoints at every airport: "Checkpoint, Courtesy of Islam".


119 posted on 08/10/2006 12:29:10 PM PDT by aimhigh
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To: aimhigh

No doubt in Las Vegas Reid has a sign that says......this is all Bush's fault!


120 posted on 08/10/2006 12:30:51 PM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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