[Polynikes]

Since the TSA in their infinite wisdom decided to publish their screening protocols on line you will see that one pack of “safety” matches are allowed in carry on baggage. As far as fireworks are concerned they are “forbidden” but are hard to spot via Xray. In all fairness to the TSA this flight originated in Amsterdam and the security at that end most likely was less than “optimal”

[cornfedcowboy]

You would be surprised at the securoty at the Amsterdam airport. Not only do you go throught the detectors but every passenger is interviewed prior to boarding.