Packing for airline travel requires advance planning and consideration. The following is a list of revised restrictions regarding what is permitted or banned from US flights by the Transportation Security Administration. Print the list and keep it in your luggage as quick and convenient reference when you prepare to travel or pack to return home. Personal items permitted for carry-on Solid Lipstick or Chapsticks Laptop Computers, cell phones, pagers, handheld devices and cameras Prescription Medication with Name on Label that matches the Passenger Ticket Up to 4oz of non-prescription liquid medications, cough syrup, eye drops, contact lens solution or nasal spray Up to 8oz of liquid or gel for low blood sugar treatment Baby Formula or Breast Milk if traveling with an infant Personal items banned from carry-on or carry-on luggage Lighters Toothpaste Mouthwash Perfumes and Colognes All creams, lotions, sunscreens, first-aid creams, moisturizers and hand lotions Shaving Creams Hair Style Gels Hair Spray (any kind) Hair Strengthener or Detanglers Mascara Liquid Foundations (Make-up) Make-up Remover or Face Cleanser Nail Polish and Nail Polish Removers Liquid Soaps Liquid Sanitizers Gel Deodorants Spray Deodorants Gel Cap Pills Lips Gels, glosses or liquids (including Carmex) Gel Shoe Inserts Bubble Bath, including gels, oils, moisturizers and liquid filled bath balls Gel candles Bug Spray Children's toys or figurines with gel inside Baby teethers with liquid or gel Food and Drinks banned All beverages Gel based Sports Supplements Jellos Puddings Yogurts or any substance with gel-like qualities Checking Luggage As you prepare to pack your bags to reduce the carry-on luggage, please also consider the following According to Consumer Reports, on average there were more than 10,000 mishandled luggage complaints a day against the large airlines in 2005. In addition, some travelers have reported an increase in theft from checked luggage. In calling the customer service lines of DELTA Airlines, the very courteous representative promptly read a script that DELTA Airlines is not responsible for electronics, jewelry or any other items stolen from checked luggage. Read the small print and think twice about what items you pack in luggage that you will check (especially if you travel through small airports). * Please note that the list of approved items is subject to change by the TSA, and may also be subject to individual agent, airport or item interpretation. ______________________________________________________
Words of Wisdom "Please check your belongings and carry your valuables, unless it is against regulations in which case you should leave your belongings at home."
- DELTA Customer Service Representative "Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination."
- Roy M Goodman "Travel is only glamorous in retrospect.."
- Paul Theroux "If someone makes the effort to invest and sacrifice the time it takes to travel to see you, do not question their commitment."
- John Mehrmann
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