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January 2009
Higher Security Levels in US change what you can take on airplnes
011409updateSecurityAlert
http://www.dhs.gov/xinfoshare/programs/Copy_of_press_release_0046.shtm
This site includes info/links to new info on what can be carried on airplanes. The US national threat alert is on ELEVATED,
and the international airline travel is HIGH.
This seems to be associated with the inauguration of the new US president on January 20, 2009 in Washington DC.
See full info at the above link.
August 10-15, 2006 updated restrictions from U.S. government
U.S.
government--http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/new-items.shtm
Travel Tips to be Prepared for
Enhanced Security --What to Know Before You Go
AUGUST 9, 2006 UPDATE ON CARRY-ON AND OTHER LUGGAGE:
New restrictions are being put into effect regarding
carry-on luggage and items that can be included in luggage following the Terrorist Threat at
Heathrow
Airport in London, England on August 9, 2006.
NO LOTIONS OR GELS ALLOWED ON ANY FLIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Some airlines in UK are saying
no hand luggage at all.
It is yet to be seen the further impact on restrictions regarding travel in North America.
Check with the airlines you use before packing to be certain.
This would be in addition
to the restrictions below already in place.
This is a continually breaking news story
that is being covered by all the major media. BBC is particularly informative, however all of the major media will have
information on their websites.
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December 24, 2005
CNN News
Can I take it
with me?
TSA changes rules for items
allowed on commercial flights
(CNN) -- It's no surprise that loaded weapons and explosives are strictly off-limits in airports and on flights.
But the guidelines on some more common items -- such as knitting needles, matches or cigar cutters -- might be less obvious
to travelers.
The
Transportation Security Administration implemented new screening procedures Thursday at the nation's airports, allowing passengers
to carry some previously prohibited items aboard planes. Scissors with a cutting edge that measures 4 inches or less and tools
less than 7 inches long are among the items that are now permitted.
The following is a list of regulations from the
TSA on some everyday items passengers may and may not bring with them to the airport. (For details, visit the TSA site. )
Source: Transportation Security Administration
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Item |
Allowed in carry-on luggage? |
Allowed in checked luggage? |
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Personal Items |
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Cigar
cutters |
Yes |
Yes |
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Corkscrews |
Yes |
Yes |
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Nail
clippers |
Yes |
Yes |
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Knitting
and crochet needles |
Yes |
Yes |
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Safety
razors |
Yes |
Yes |
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Scissors
(metal pointed tips, cutting edge 4 inches or less) |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
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Scissors
(plastic or metal with blunted tips) |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
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Tweezers |
Yes |
Yes |
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Sharp objects |
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Box
cutters, ice axes/Ice picks, knives, meat cleavers, razor-type blades, sabers, swords |
No |
Yes |
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Sporting goods |
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Baseball
bats, bows and arrows, cricket bats, golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, pool cues, ski poles, spear guns |
No |
Yes |
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Guns and firearms |
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Ammunition,
BB guns, compressed air guns, firearms, parts of guns and firearms, pellet guns, realistic replicas of firearms, starter pistols |
No |
Yes |
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Flare
guns, gun lighters, gunpowder |
No |
No |
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Tools |
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Axes
and hatchets, cattle prods, crowbars, hammers, drills, saws |
No |
Yes |
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Screwdrivers,
wrenches, pliers and other tools (less than 7 inches long) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Martial arts/self-defense items |
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Billy
clubs, blackjacks, brass knuckles, kubatons, nightsticks, nunchakus, throwing stars |
No |
Yes |
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Mace/pepper
spray |
No2 |
Yes2 |
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Explosive materials |
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Blasting
caps, dynamite, fireworks, flares (in any form), hand grenades, plastic explosives, realistic replicas of explosives |
No |
No |
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Flammable items |
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Aerosol
(any except for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities) |
No |
No |
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Fuels
(including cooking fuels and any flammable liquid fuel), gasoline, gas torches, lighter fluid, turpentine and paint thinner |
No |
No |
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Lighters |
No3 |
No3 |
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Nonstrike-anywhere
matches (up to four books) |
Yes |
No |
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Strike-anywhere
matches |
No4 |
No4 |
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Realistic
replicas of incendiaries |
No |
No |
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Disabling chemicals and other dangerous items |
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Chlorine
for pools and spas, liquid bleach, spray paint, tear gas, compressed gas cylinders (including fire extinguishers) |
No |
No |
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Spillable
batteries (except those in wheelchairs) |
No |
No |
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Medication and special needs devices |
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All
medical and special needs devices are allowed, as long as they are properly marked with a professionally printed label identifying
the medication or manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label, and inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Electronic devices |
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All
electronic devices are allowed, but check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions on the use of these and other
electronic items during your flight. |
Yes |
Yes |
1 Ostomy scissors are allowed in carry-on and checked luggage.
2 One 118-millimeter
or 4-fluid-ounce container of Mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism
to prevent accidental discharge. For more information visit http://www.faa.gov ,
click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly.
3 All lighters are prohibited as carry-on items. Lighters without
fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the DOT
exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to
whether your lighter is prohibited, please refrain from bringing it to the airport.
4 Up to four books of safety
(nonstrike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage.
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Find
this article at:
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/travel/0512/tsa.items.list/index.html |
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