[WishUponAStar]

Daniel and I are going to see his parents and family for Thanksgiving this year. We are doing carry-on only and I don't know where to find the most updated regulations for liquids in carry-ons. Does anyone have an official link or anything? Last I heard you were able to bring a plastic ziplock baggy but I need to know what size, etc.

Thank you!

[dac921]

News & Happenings
Agency Adjusts Liquid Ban, Aviation Threat Level Remains High

TSA Adjusts Ban on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:

Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
You are not limited in the amount or volume of these above items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers larger than three ounces, please perform the following:

Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.
We have also taken steps to ensure the security boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, you any liquid, gel, or aerosol purchased such as coffee or soda in the secure area after you process through a security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane.

Before you fly, understand everything you can and cannot bring when you travel by air by reading our list of permitted and prohibited items.

Permitted and Prohibited Items

To effectively communicate important security information, we translated these changes into a variety of languages.

Security Information in Other Languages

To learn more about rules covering air travel select one of the following links.

Understanding the Screening Experience
Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
Transporting Special Items
Traveling with Children
Traveler Identity Verification Program
Travel Tips To Make Your Screening Experience Hassle-free
The secret to getting through security smoothly is to de-clutter your carry-on bag. This lets our Transportation Security Officers get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of your carry-on.
When possible, keep packing liquids in checked baggage. You will get through security faster.
Limit quantities to what is needed for the duration of the flight.
The ban on liquids, aerosols and gels was implemented on August 10 after a terrorist plot was foiled. Since then, experts from around the government, including the FBI and our national labs have analyzed the information we now have and have conducted extensive explosives testing to get a better understanding of this specific threat. These changes are intended to enhance security and balance human needs because we have a better understanding of the threat and security risks associated with liquids, aerosols and gels.

In addition, TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment – more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification, deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal, and screening by observation techniques.

Know What To Expect
Make your screening experience as smooth as possible. Select a video to help you understand the screening process.

Step-By-Step Screening (WMV 3 MB)
Female business traveler (WMV 3 MB)
Male business traveler (WMV 3 MB)
Traveling with a baby or small child (WMV 3 MB)
Travelers with special needs (WMV 3 MB)

[Ready2Go]

TSA | Transportation Security Administration | 3-1-1 on Air Travel


3 –1–1 on air travel = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.

[WishUponAStar]

Wowza, thanks guys. I am definately going to have to get creative here. I might have to go buy some of those small travel containers that are 3oz. sized.

Thank you!

[E&B's Mom]

Target has pretty good prices on them, and a pretty good selection.

[rlcarmichael]

Just check your bags. Easier now.

[ingamba]

Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

Just check your bags. Easier now.

I have to agree. I'm going to just check everything on my upcoming flights. I mean, chances are, I won't need my cologne or toothpaste while on the plane anyway.

[Screever]

I'm guessing acrylic paints are out of the question. If I trusted the airlines more, I'd check a box of supplies...expensive supplies.

[ArielMom]

Thank you very much for the post. I am flying next week and was worried about carrying on my DD's asthma and allergy medicine. I am afraid to put them in the suitcases for fear they might get lost. But from what I am reading here, as long as they are prescription medications, it should be ok that the bottles are over 3 ounces. At least I can stop worrying about that now.

Thank you all.

[woohoo]

so the bottom line for me is pack it in the suitcase and its not an issue.... Im not going to bring it as a carryon anyhow....

are there any restrictions on the checked luggage?

[dac921]

Originally Posted by woohoo

so the bottom line for me is pack it in the suitcase and its not an issue.... Im not going to bring it as a carryon anyhow....

are there any restrictions on the checked luggage?

KarieAnn check the tsa.gov website to get all the information you need.

[woohoo]

I did but it was not very clear and I was not sure if I can pack the kids liquid meds like tylenol and cold med just in case they get sick. I also have shampoo and stuff for a family of 6 for 10 days and dont want it dumped. I can break it down to little bottles if I need to and put in each suitcase but what a pain thatwould be

[daisyd]

TSA: Permitted and Prohibited Items


You may carry on your 7 inch screwdriver, but you must check your bubblebath

Take a look at that TSA link, and then check with your carrier and see what the restictions are. Also, be aware that I have read that some carriers have reduced the amount of weight allowed for checked baggage to help lighten the load and save fuel, so weigh your bags :)

[daisyd]

Originally Posted by woohoo

I did but it was not very clear and I was not sure if I can pack the kids liquid meds like tylenol and cold med just in case they get sick. I also have shampoo and stuff for a family of 6 for 10 days and dont want it dumped. I can break it down to little bottles if I need to and put in each suitcase but what a pain thatwould be

You may carry the medication on, but it cannot be in the baggie with your other liquid stuff, and you have to declare it to the TSA agent in line
From the link I posted:
Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. For more details see read our information on liquid medications and it says yes and yes to carry on and checked.


Here is a link to a page about liquid meds
TSA: Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions

[daisyd]

You can easily pack your large shampoo in your checked bags. I'd wrap it in ziplocks to avoid a mess.