USVI-On-Line

I had some time this weekend to look at the TSA web site regarding carrying liquids on board. What I found was that prescription and over-the-counter medications are permitted in "reasonable" quantities. Your TSA agent may not think a case of baby formula (a week's supply?) is reasonable. The particular page can be found at the link below:

http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/travelers/airtra ... _1059.shtm

As a result, I chose to gamble a $3 can of saline for my contact lenses by bringing it through the check point this morning. It was a small investment to find out how this would work. The short answer is that it went through with little notice. The key is to pull it out of the bag and declare it as a medical supply. It does not have to be in your 1 quart zip lock bag. Here is a quote from their page:

"You are not limited in the amount or volume of these items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. BUT if the medically necessary items exceed 3 ounces or are not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, you MUST declare to one of our Security Officers at the checkpoint for further inspection."

The good news is that they list items that are included in this exemption. The list includes eye drops, saline solutions and for those going on vacation KY jelly is also specifically listed.

JIM

it is the terrorsit egg products you have to be afraid off

KY, huh? Maybe I'll pack a bottle of single malt scotch in my carry on, and declare it as a sexual lubricant.........well, it does work, ya know......you just apply it in a little different manner....... -Bert

Xislandgirl wrote:it is the terrorsit egg products you have to be afraid off

You needed to tell them that your foot-long needed it for his heart.

JIM

I took my bag through security at another airport this morning, and my liquids did not give them a problem. They took note of it, pointed it out to the woman running the xray and off I went.

JIM

I have a query and couldn't find the answer on the TSA site: Is it permissible to pour a liquid, i.e. facial cleanser, into a small labeled travel container? I guess what I'm asking, does the product have to be in the original container? I do know the TSA site said large bottles with the alotted 90ml inside were not allowed....
Thanks.
Jamestown

California Girl wrote:Hi Jamestown! The answer is "no", your products DO NOT have to be in the original containers. I bought little 3 oz. bottles at the drug store & beauty supply and transferred my shampoo, face cream, etc. into them and labeled them. No problems EVER and I've traveled a LOT this year!

Agree with Cali Girl. My wife and I bought a transfer kit full of 3oz bottles and a wide array of screw on nozzles to make transferring easy and fairly mess-free. We have traveled with this kit multiple times and no issues.

Thanks to all! Just made my carry-on goal obtainable!
Jamestown