I need to know...

I know that everything that you have in your carry on that's liquid based (hair gel, hair spray, etc...) has to fit in a quart sized zip-lock. My silly little sister had $40 worth of hair products tossed in the trash two weeks ago because she didn't know any better.

I know that everything that you have in your carry on that's liquid based (hair gel, hair spray, etc...) has to fit in a quart sized zip-lock. My silly little sister had $40 worth of hair products tossed in the trash two weeks ago because she didn't know any better.

but I could put it in the carry on, huh? of course, it's my luck, they'll lose the luggage. they did last time...

DD, it's easy. Any personal items that are creams, gels, lotions or glosses have to be put in a 1 qt. baggie and can not exceed 3 oz. They will allow slightly over 3 oz., but they don't advertise it.

This means small toothpastes, liquid lipsticks etc.

Now the TSA is taking bags, not the counter reps, so a suggestion is keep the baggy in one of your outer pockets of your luggage if you are checking it, and if it is carry on, you have to take it out for examination.

I checked one suitcase last week, and my baggie was opened and sprawled all over the outer case, so they are really going through the bags thoroughly. I would take the 1 qt baggie with me on my carry on.

You and Mr. DD are allowed one 1 qt baggy each.

They do not seem to be concerned with lipsticks that are not liquid. I had 1 in my purse.

DD, it's easy. Any personal items that are creams, gels, lotions or glosses have to be put in a 1 qt. baggie and can not exceed 3 oz. They will allow slightly over 3 oz., but they don't advertise it.

This means small toothpastes, liquid lipsticks etc.

Now the TSA is taking bags, not the counter reps, so a suggestion is keep the baggy in one of your outer pockets of your luggage if you are checking it, and if it is carry on, you have to take it out for examination.

I checked one suitcase last week, and my baggie was opened and sprawled all over the outer case, so they are really going through the bags thoroughly. I would take the 1 qt baggie with me on my carry on.

You and Mr. DD are allowed one 1 qt baggy each.

They do not seem to be concerned with lipsticks that are not liquid. I had 1 in my purse.

ok...i think i got it. thanks!!

If you have any doubt, check it! When I flew back from my mom's last fall, I had a few things taken away. I just wasn't thinking when I left her house. She had given me my late Grandpa's lighter and I put it in my purse. It was the old fashioned kind that you had to buy fuel for. It was empty but they didn't care. I felt horrible. We were late so I let them take it. ( My mom will never know about this. :shock:

So no lighters & no liquid over 3 oz. Oh and If you buy a drink, buy it AFTER you go through the gate. I had to throw my coke away too. Also, be prepared to remove your shoes. :roll:

Thanks, OL! I hate that about your Grandpa's lighter!

Thanks for reminding OC. No lighters. You can carry matches though.
Don't forget your licenses and keep them with your boarding pass.
Get to the airport at least an hour earlier. The security is taking much longer to get though. They board planes 15 mins. before takeoff and you do not want to be late.

If you are taking a laptop, be prepared to take it out of the case and put in the bin along with jackets and shoes.

Thanks for reminding OC. No lighters. You can carry matches though.
Don't forget your licenses and keep them with your boarding pass.
Get to the airport at least an hour earlier. The security is taking much longer to get though. They board planes 15 mins. before takeoff and you do not want to be late.

If you are taking a laptop, be prepared to take it out of the case and put in the bin along with jackets and shoes.

Laptop............ I wish!! What am I gonna do for four days with no SoWal????????????????
Thanks for the tips, Mangy.

Laptop............ I wish!! What am I gonna do for four days with no SoWal????????????????
Thanks for the tips, Mangy.

I didn't know if Mr. DD was bringing one? They may have a puter at your hotel, but you'll be havin so much funn, you'll just want to crash when you get to your room.
We'll want a full report when you return.

I didn't know if Mr. DD was bringing one? They may have a puter at your hotel, but you'll be havin so much funn, you'll just want to crash when you get to your room.
We'll want a full report when you return.

oh absolutely. Somehow I think it will pale in comparison to Cork & Alli's trip report though!
no laptop...but maybe I'll find a way...

Right.
Laptop out.
Shoes you can slip on and off.
Keep that one quart baggie in outside pocket where you can whip it out for inspection.
Make sure carry on is small enough to fit under seat.
Drivers license with your boarding pass.
Check as much as you can baggage wise. Things have gotten much better with new barcode scanning system.
Really- don't bother to buy anything to drink till you get to "the other side".
Have all that together and you'll look like an old pro. Not like some tourist.
Notice the emphasis on one quart bag. Not a gallon Freezer bag. ONE QUART.
Also, when they started this, I had a six ounce bottle of contact solution that was half full, thinking it would pass for 3oz. NOT. Tossed it.
And don't wear anything that would make the metal detector go off.
They'll strip ya nekkid right there on the spot!
I know, I usually wear a coat of armor!:funn:


dka

ummmmm, these are exactly the reasons i don't fly .....

The other Sowallers have done a good job of how to board the plane and left nothing out....except.......Have a Grayt time!!!!

Just do not be impatient and remember if you get searched, it will be over soon! Been there, done that.

oh absolutely. Somehow I think it will pale in comparison to Cork & Alli's trip report though!
no laptop...but maybe I'll find a way...

Find the Business Center at your hotel. Sweet talk the front desk people if there is not one. ;-)

Find the Business Center at your hotel. Sweet talk the front desk people if there is not one. ;-)

;-)

Have funn DD!!!!!

Now, I guess I won't be flying anywhere anytime soon. FTLOG, all this
1 qt. baggie stuff. No way could I get all my SH** in one. I am vain, and I need my products!!!!!

Have funn DD!!!!!

Now, I guess I won't be flying anywhere anytime soon. FTLOG, all this
1 qt. baggie stuff. No way could I get all my SH** in one. I am vain, and I need my products!!!!!

me too! can't you check all this in your luggage? that's what I would prefer anyway. carry on only reading material.

DD - one word. xanax.

DD - one word. xanax.

YIKESSSSSSSSS

On that very note! MOST IMPORTANT. If you are on any medication at all whatsoever, make sure it is in the bottle labeled specifically for that medicaton!! They don't have to go into that 1 quart baggie, unless they are liquid, but, they cannot be carried in one of those pill sorters that we use for each day of the week.
Sure you can carry the pill holder/sorter in your carryon, if it is EMPTY, but all pills must be in their correct bottle.
They won't just search you. Let's just say you won't be flying out that day.

On that note, Have a Nice Trip!

DD - one word. xanax.

YIKESSSSSSSSS

On that very note! MOST IMPORTANT. If you are on any medication at all whatsoever, make sure it is in the bottle labeled specifically for that medicaton!! They don't have to go into that 1 quart baggie, unless they are liquid, but, they cannot be carried in one of those pill sorters that we use for each day of the week.
Sure you can carry the pill holder/sorter in your carryon, if it is EMPTY, but all pills must be in their correct bottle.
They won't just search you. Let's just say you won't be flying out that day.

On that note, Have a Nice Trip!

DA, you are such a wealth of information....what did we ever do without you??? I mean that, seriously!!!!

my guess would be....











.....xanax? :funn: :funn: :funn: :funn: :funn:









"come fly the friendly skies"


dka

Hey dd...need drugs???

dka, are you telling me that you can't put a little xanax or two in your purse, you know, like in your wallet, and carry it on so you can take it just before take off?

Have funn DD!!!!!

Now, I guess I won't be flying anywhere anytime soon. FTLOG, all this
1 qt. baggie stuff. No way could I get all my SH** in one. I am vain, and I need my products!!!!!

i hear ya sistah - i couldn't get all my crap in 50 1 qt baggies....

If you forget to bring a plastic bag, don't panic. Security in most airports now have them to give you should you need one.

Such wonderful advice. xanax....absolutely! But, in a pinch, I'll hit the bar first. I do have good nurse friends though who could fix me up. I'll remember what you said, dka, though about the bottles. Thanks, y'all for your good wishes. You're the best!!