USVI-On-Line

Ok here is a question that has probably been addressed before but here goes:
Were going down in August and are only taking carry on this time due to the amount of time we have(Hubbys got a buisnees trip their)so just what can i take as far as shampoo, toothpaste ect...we have not flown down since the new rules went into effect.
I would appreciate any info

Thaks,
gobucs

Shampoo, conditioner, sunblock, moisturizer, hand cream, cleansers, toners, mouthwash, lip gloss, etc (OK that would be ANYTHING that is a liquid or a cream including toothpaste and liquid roll on type deodorants) all have to be in the manufacturer bottle, meaning you can't put small amounts from your "large" bottles at home in small bottles that you buy in the grocery stores, and all bottles must be under 3oz each. All must fit in a quart size ziplock bag, and only 1 bag per person. It must be taken out of your carry on for screening.

Hope this helpsPia

GoBucs! PIA is right. 3 ozs is pretty small. I left a bottle of Bull Frog in my divebag (forgot) and it caused quite a stir at the STT. Needless to say the Bull Frog did not make it home. Either rethink a check on or buy what you need in StJohn. By the way I have sent ya 2 PM's and they have both gone into a BLACK HOLE.....

Thanks Pia And Gizzmo
Gizzmo dont know why it keeps doing that?

Maybe Anthony can help with this one

gobucs

All you ever wanted to know and some you didn't ...

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... items.shtm
Liquid and gel toiletries in 3-ounce containers or smaller are allowed if they are in a clear plastic, quart-size or smaller ziplock bag. Larger containers that are half-full or rolled-up toothpaste tubes are not allowed. One ziplock bag per passenger.
Any amount of eye drops, saline solution, prescription and nonprescription medicine and personal lubricants are allowed.

Loved that jams and jellies should be in checked luggage but PIES SHOULD BE CARRIED ON! lol

First time I'm hearing that it has to be "original containers." I had no problem with my little bottles (bought at Target) that I used. In fact, there is even an ad on the TSA site for bottles (but if you notice 2 of them in the set are 4-oz bottles! Oooops!). I was surprised how much I could get in that one baggie!

Sorry, I just noticed that I did not mention that now you can bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids but it has to be in the baggie.

I travel every week, and have had no problems with putting things in smaller containers. I have a small bottle of shampoo that I carry and it had not been questioned in dozens of airports.

As an exception, for those who may be traveling under different circumstances, baby food and medicine are under different rules. The baby food exception requires that you have an actual baby. Photos of babies, no matter how cute, will not suffice. I don't remember the limit since I don't have an actual baby. Can someone else add to this? Medicines are permitted to be up to 4 oz.

Have a great trip.

JIM

The smaller bottle I usually use for travel are metal with plastic lids. I like them because the pressure change doesn't make them flex.

Do you think I'll have problems using those because they're metal?

I would say no. BTW, I do not use bottles with "pop-up" tops. either the pressure from bags stacked on bags or the pressure differential due to altitude sometimes make them open and spill the contents in the luggage.

JIM

Has anyone ever found any 3 oz sunscreen? I am hoping to do carry on only in November.

http://www.minimus.biz/?gclid=COjvvOqyi ... FQodRDEgpg

and here's the link to the sunscreens ... happy shopping!

http://www.minimus.biz/SearchResult.asp ... =sunscreen

Thanks CShell,
I should have opened the link in your earlier post.
I will probably be doing some shopping on there.

Advice to travelers:
Don't bring power tools in your carry on bags. Things like power swas and nail guns are frowned upon. How do I know this?

About 6 months ago, I was at RDU at about 6:00AM. Ahead of me on the line was a group of gentlemen with duffel bags packed with tools. It was quite a scene. The TSA people actually didn't know how to react; it's not often that someone is that uninformed/stupid. I mean, if they'd walked through the line holding a tank, it would have been less shocking. Needless to say, they were taken to the little room and beaten to death.

Back to topic; keep it simple and make sure the bag is quart size. I fly every other week, and am amazed what I see people try to pass as a "Quart-sized ziplock bag". A giant plastic shopping bag does NOT count.

and, for the sake of those around you, have the bag out and in your hand BEFORE you get to the line. nothing like waiting to see a person root through a backpack to find the plastic baggie. As we all know, bag gnomes always bury the item you need at the bottom of the pocket. Have it out ahead of time. And, leave the platter-sized belt buckle at home, not to mention the Mr T-sized gold chains.

Pinanale - I know I would have had a hard time keeping a straight face. What in the world were they thinking?

A while back we were in the Philly airport. At the entrance to the security area, there was a TSA guy shouting out the liquid restrictions. He was maning a table and a very large trashcan.

The lady in front us flipped out, really flipped out, because they would not allow her to take a huge bottle of aerosol hairspray. It was at least a foot high (anyone remember Vavoom in the mega-cans from the late 80's?) This went on for longer than necessary and tensions were running high.

She screamed "you just cost me $35 dollars!" and threw the can overhand into the large trash can, where it bounced around and make a heck of a racket.

It was so outragous, it was funny. My husband laughed out loud and the TSA guy could barely keep a straight face.

My wife traveled to a convention several years ago with a woman (Ann) who does not travel frequently. At the convention they gathered lots of samples and literature to take home. Ann packed her bag far beyond its limits. When she got to the TSA, he said he was going to have to look inside and asked if he could open it. Ann said, "Sure. I hope it doesn't explode when you open it." THEY WENT NUTS!!! It took a long time for her to convince them that she was talking about the way things were compressed inside the bag and not an actual explosive device.

JIM