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Revised
Travel Alert!
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As of Monday afternoon August 14, 2006,
the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) has revised and clarified its air travel
“Prohibited Items” carry-on policy. The initial
ban on all liquids, lotions and gels in carry-on
bags remains, but a few items are now
allowed.
1. Within the US, electronic devices
(laptops, iPods, cellular phones etc) are
allowed as carry-on, but as always must be
screened at the security checkpoint. This is a
clarification point. Last Thursday many sources
listed these items as banned, which they were
not.
Read what the TSA says at this link:
2. All passengers must remove their shoes
before walking through the metal detector. Shoes
must be sent through the X-ray machine for
screening along with your other belongings. This
has been a “suggested policy” in the past but is
now mandatory at all US airports.
Read what the TSA says at this link:
3. The TSA has clarified the prohibited and
allowed carry-on items in the categories of
cosmetics and toiletries, baby items, and food
and drink. From the total ban on all liquids,
lotions and gels in carry-on bags, there are now
some modifications and allowable products.
OK to carry on these now:
- 4 ounces of
non-prescription liquid medication including eye
drops
- Glucose gel for diabetics (and other
low blood sugar treatments)
- Baby food (this
will not need to be tasted as previously
rumored)
- Solid lipstick (but no lip
gloss)
NOT OK to carry on these:
- Anything aerosol
- Lip gloss or lip
balm
For a complete listing of allowed and
prohibited items, go to the following TSA
link:
4. If you are traveling to the UK, please
check with your airline or the UK Department of
Transport on the following link:
The United Kingdom has relaxed its strict
carry-on baggage restrictions and now allows
passengers to bring electronic equipment aboard
in one small bag. The dimensions of this item
must not exceed 17.7"×13.7"×6.2" (including
wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags,
such as handbags, may be carried within the
single item of cabin baggage.
The U.K. Department for Transport (DFT)
said it eased carry-on restrictions after the
country’s Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre
lowered the terrorism threat level to “critical”
from the “severe” level of last week.
Please be advised that it is reported that
over 10% of flights in and out of London
Heathrow Airport have been cancelled, so it is
essential to contact your airline to verify the
status of your flight before going to the
airport. Conditions at Heathrow are crowded and
miserable at best. Most airlines are allowing
changes in travel plans without a change fee,
check with your airline for details.
***** End
of Travel Alert *****
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