Dear Fellow Business
Traveler,
Following the disruption of the UK/US airline bombing plot , TSA issued
new procedures that, with a few exceptions,
effectively banned liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on luggage.
To Your Health,
Healthy Travel
Network
 The scoop on the latest TSA ban
The TSA recently implemented
a new policy that by now everyone who
has flown anywhere in the United States knows about.
On August 10, in an overnight change without warning the
TSA basically banned liquids from being carried aboard any airline.
This change came about due to a fear of
liquid based explosives and their potential use by international
terrorist
groups. If you are anything like me, you
are thankful for the hard work that is put into defending our safety
while
flying, but with the increase in security it has also become something
that
makes air travel very difficult.
The first day of this new policy led many people to
throw
out everything from chap stick to very expensive hair products and
bottles of
wine. But, on August 13 the TSA made
changes to the ban, without comprimising security. They
allowed liquids to be
carried on if they were placed within the confines of a small zip lock
bag all
together. So, if you are flying here are
some things to remember.
- Place liquids, chap stick, toothpaste, etc. all
together in small zip lock bag
- If
you are carrying medication make sure that it
is in its original container and carried only by the person it is
prescribed to
- If you purchase wine, liquor, etc. while on a
trip do not plan to carry it on the plane, instead mail it to yourself.
- If you need to put a small amount of liquid into
a bottle so that it fits in the zip lock bag, make sure you put it in a
clear
plastic container.
New
Restrictions
-
Small doses of liquid medications permitted (3oz.
or less)
-
Shoes removal required
-
Low blood sugar treatments including glucose gel
for diabetics permitted
-
Clarifications include: aerosols prohibited, solid
lipstick and baby food permitted.
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