What's allowed on flights

[asterroc]

Because I'm about to go on a flight to Seattle, I've compiled a list of what's allowed on CARRY-ON baggage.

OK items:

• Lip balm


• Lipstick


• Crochet needles


• Nail clippers


• Nail files


• Scissors (blades must be under 4")


• Umbrellas


• Tweezers


• Laptops


• Cellphones


• PDAs


• Safety razors


• Inhalers

Prohibited:

• Liquid foundation (makeup)


• Shampoo


• Liquid soaps


• Antibacterial wash


• Deodorant


• Toothpaste

Sources:
TSA regulations
TSA page for disabilities/medications
Time article

Comments

[sammka.livejournal.com]

Lip balm and lipstick are okay; I flew just a week ago, right after the new regulations took effect. Somehow they are just barely solid enough.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, updated. Do you use an inhaler? I have one and my name isn't on it, so I'm not sure if I can bring it. I rarely use it, but I'd rather have it with me if possible.

[sammka.livejournal.com]

I'd check it if you are bringing any checked baggage. I think you need your name to be on an inhaler.

I use an inhaler but a) I didn't carry it on, and b) it's a powder inhaler, and uses powder capsules that I can take out and show people.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

One of my friends recently flew and never declared his inhaler w/ no problems. I don't want to check it b/c the last time I had to run for a flight in the airport I ended up using it. I'll see if I can call my doctor on Monday and get another prescription written down to carry with me. The TSA page says the following:

"Non liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills, or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Please make sure your medications are labeled."

But it's not clear if they mean labeled as to what they are, or labeled w/ your name. As inhalers are non-liquids, I'm hoping things aren't as bad. *shrug*

[sammka.livejournal.com]

Aren't some inhalers aerosols? Those aren't allowed either.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

I was under the impression that all inhalers are aerosols. They don't specifically prohibit aerosols according to the TSA list, just liquids and gels, and they do list inhalers as being ok. Whatever. Calling my doctor is on my to-do list.

[sammka.livejournal.com]

They definitely do prohibit aerosols - I just checked. Since all aerosols are, technically, compressed liquids, and sometimes have liquid propellants, it makes sense. Anyway, here it says that makeup can be brought on board as long as it isn't liquid, gel, or aerosol.

It also seems to say, though, that they won't check for a prescription as long as the medication has professional labeling on it with your name on the label.

As for inhalers being aerosols, the only inhalers I've used regularly are actually powders- you actually take little pills full of powder and put them in the inhaler, and when you press a button it punctures the pill so that when you inhale, you will inhale the powder. Advair is like that; so is an inhaler the name of which I forget (Foradil?).

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Well, like I said I plan to ask my doctor for another written prescription since mine doesn't have my name on it and that will prove it's ok for me to have it. I will do so as soon as I'm back home this afternoon or tomorrow.

My inhaler is albuterol, and "Each canister contains a microcrystalline suspension of albuterol, USP in propellants..." When I shake it, it feels like an aerosol can, and it has warnings like an aerosol on it. Wikipedia implies that the aerosol form is more common than the powdered form, but we all know about its reliability...

[sammka.livejournal.com]

Oh, definitely aerosol form is most common. But there certainly are inhalers that are not.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Yay, called my doctor's office and the secretary said they'll give me something I can show if I'm asked - not sure if it's gonna be another prescription or a letter, but considering my friend carried his inhaler on w/o challenge it should be fine. I should have checked baggage for the other prohibited or questionable items. For example, one of my prescription medications has my last name misspelled.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Hey, what would you think about these waxy ear plugs I have w/ a consistency similar to that of Silly Putty? I'm inclined to say they're banned.

[sammka.livejournal.com]

yeah, no clue.