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

[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.