Things you can/cannot bring on the plane

*Changes in the Wake of UK Terror Conspiracy*


- On 10 August 2006, authorities in the United Kingdom uncovered an
alleged plot to sabotage as many as 10 U.S. airliners traveling from
the United Kingdom to the United States, reportedly by using liquid
and gel
based explosives. Over 20 suspects were arrested in the UK as part
of the
ongoing investigation into this alleged plot.
- U.S. Authorities have temporarily prohibited all liquids and gels
from carry on luggage. Such items will still be allowed in checked
luggage.
- The U.S. ban includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion,
creams,
toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.
- Exceptions include baby formula and medicines, which must be
presented for inspection at the checkpoint.
- For U.S. domestic flights, no other carry on restrictions were
imposed.
- The TSA has stated that these measures will be constantly
evaluated
and updated as circumstances warrant.
- To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers the
following items are permitted:
- Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or
small child is traveling.
- Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the
passenger's ticket.
- Liquids or gels for passengers who indicate a need for such
items to address their medical condition, including diabetic
passengers.
Quantities are limited to no greater than 8 oz. (240ml) per
container.
- Up to 4 oz. (120 ml) of essential non-prescription liquid
medications.
- Gel-filled bras and medical gel prosthetics.
- Solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items such as lipstick in
a tube, solid deodorant, lip balm and similar solids. Please
remember these
items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.
- If you have questions or doubts on certain items, place those in
your checked baggage.

Some items should not be carried on an aircraft in either carry-on or
checked baggage because of the danger they represent for the passengers
and
crew. Many of these items are commonly used at work or in the home, but
may
become a hazard in flight due to changes in temperature and pressure
that
can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes or start a fire. Some
exemptions are allowed for medical devices and personal care items. If
in
doubt, check with your air carrier.
Categories of Banned Items

In the wake of the events of 11 September 2001, the Transportation
Security
Administration (TSA) has prohibited the following items from airplane
cabins
(though in some cases they can be carried as checked baggage):

- Knives of any length, composition or description
- Most cutting instruments, including carpet knives and box cutters
(and spare blades), any device with a folding or retractable blade,
ice
picks, straight razors, and metal scissors with pointed tips.
*Note: *As of 22 December 2005, small scissors with a cutting edge
less than four inches (10 cm) and small tools such as pliers and
screwdrivers that are less than seven inches (18 cm) in length will
be
allowed in the cabin.
- Lighters, lighter fluid, and strike-anywhere matches (up to four
books of safety matches are allowed)
- Baseball/softball bats
- Golf clubs
- Pool cues
- Ski poles
- Hockey sticks
- There are some exceptions for medical and special needs
- When in doubt, transport item in checked baggage

The TSA also provids a more complete list of banned items, as well as a
list
of items that are allowed either in carry-on baggage or checked
baggage, in
a brochure as
well as
a longer document
with
more detailed information.
Other Categories of Banned or Hazardous Items

*Explosives and Firearms:* Matches, sparklers, other fireworks, flares,
gunpowder, ammunition or other ordnance, blasting caps, dynamite,
loaded
firearms (in some cases, unloaded firearms and sporting ammunition may
be
carried in checked baggage if properly packed)
*Note:* In the United States, federal laws apply to aircraft and to the
secure areas of the airport such as the gate areas. State or local laws
concerning the carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons do not
apply.
Attempting to enter these areas with weapons may lead to your arrest.

*Other Weapons:* Knives of any kind, throwing stars, swords, or other
items
commonly used in martial arts competitions. Rules in other countries
will
vary with respect to the carraige of knives and other weapons.

*Gases and Pressure Containers:* Flammable aerosols like hair spray,
spray
paint, or insect repellant; carbon dioxide cartridges, oxygen tanks
(scuba
or medical), mace, tear gas, pepper spray, self-inflating rafts, and
deeply
refrigerated gases such as liquid nitrogen

*Flammable Liquids and Solids:* Gasoline, propane, butane, and other
fuels;
lights with flammable reservoirs, matches, flammable paints, paint
thinners,
some cleaning solvents, some adhesives, cigarette lighters, and lighter
fluid. As of 10 August 2006, all liquids and gels are banned from carry
on
baggage, but many liquids and gels including personal care items
containing
flammable liquids such as perfume may be carried in checked baggage.

*Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides:* Bleach, nitric acid, fertilizers,
swimming pool or spa chemicals, and fiberglass repair kits

*Poisons:* Weed killers, pesticides, insecticides, rodent poisons,
arsenic,
and cyanides

*Infectious Materials:* Medical laboratory specimens, viral organisms,
and
bacterial cultures

*Corrosives:* Drain cleaners, car batteries, wet cell batteries, acids,
alkalis, lye, and mercury

*Organics:* Fiberglass resins, peroxides

*Radioactive Materials:* Smoke detectors, radioactive pharmaceuticals,
and
other radioactive materials

*Dry Ice (frozen carbon dioxide):* Up to four pounds (1.8 kg) may be
carried
on board for packing perishables providing the package is vented

*Magnetic Materials:* Strong magnets such as those in some loudspeakers
and
laboratory equipment

*Other items:* Wet-cell batteries, chemical oxygen generators (either
used
or unused), or any equipment containing fuel or other flammable liquids
*Declaring Hazardous Materials:* In the U.S., you must declare
hazardous
materials to airlines, express package carriers, or the U.S. Postal
Service.
Violations can result in either fines or imprisonment.


*What Can You Bring Onboard? *

These measures will prevent passengers from carrying hand luggage into
the
cabin of an aircraft with the following exceptions (which must be
placed in
a plastic bag):

Pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses plus contents, for example,
money, credit cards, identity cards, etc. Handbags not allowed.

Travel documents essential for the journey, such as passports and
travel
tickets.

Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for
the
flight, such as a diabetic kit, except in liquid form unless verified
as
authentic. You will need a prescription to carry on medicines.

Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases.

Contact lens holders, without bottles of solution.

For those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of
each
bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger), and sanitary
items
sufficient and essential for the flight, such as diapers, wipes,
creams, and
diaper disposal bags.

Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if
unboxed,
i.e., tampons, pads, towels and wipes.

Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs.

Keys (but no electrical key fobs).

Any food purchased in the international departures lounge must be
consumed
before boarding.

All passengers must be hand searched, and their footwear and all the
items
they are carrying must be X-rayed. Any liquids discovered must be
removed
from the passenger.

Wheelchairs and walking aids must be X-rayed, and only airport-provided
wheelchairs may pass through the screening point.