Packing for air travel requires advance planning and consideration. The following is a revised list of restrictions on what is permitted or prohibited on U.S. flights by the Transportation Security Administration. Print the list and keep it in his luggage as quick and convenient reference when you prepare to charge for travel or return home.
Personal items allowed for hand luggage
Solid lipstick or lip
Laptops, cell phones, pagers, handheld devices and cameras
Prescription drugs named on the label matches the passenger's ticket
Up to 4 oz of non-prescription liquid medications, cough syrup, eye drops, contact lens solution or nasal spray
Up to 8 ounces of liquid or gel to treat low blood sugar
Infant formula or breast milk if traveling with an infant
Personal items prohibited in carry-on luggage or
Lighters
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Perfumes and colognes
All creams, lotions, suntan lotion, first aid creams, moisturizers and lotions
Shaving creams
Gels Hair Style
Hair Spray (any type)
Hair Strengthener or Detanglers
Mascara
Liquid foundations (Make-up)
Face Cleanser or
Nail polish and nail polish removers
Liquid Soaps
Liquid Disinfectants
Gel Deodorants
Deodorant Spray
Gelatin Capsules Pills
Lip gels, glosses or liquids (including Carmex)
Gel shoe inserts
Jacuzzi, including gels, oils, moisturizers and bath balls filled with liquid
Gel Candles
Bug Spray
Children's toys or figurines with gel inside
Baby teethers with gel or liquid
Food and drinks prohibited
All drinks
Gel-based Sports Supplements
Jello
Puddings
Yoghurt jelly or any other qualities
Checking Luggage
While preparing the bags to reduce hand luggage, please consider the following
According to Consumer Reports, on average, there were over 10,000 complaints of mishandled luggage for a day against the major airlines in 2005. In addition, some travelers have reported an increase in the theft of checked baggage. When 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 theft of checked baggage. Read the fine print and think twice to know what to pack in luggage to be verified (especially if you travel through small airports).
* Please note that the list of approved items is subject to change by the TSA, and also may be subject to individual agents, the airport or the interpretation of the article.
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Words of wisdom
"Please check your belongings and keep valuables, unless it is against regulations, in which case you should leave your belongings at home."
– Customer Service Representative at Delta
"Remember that happiness is a way to travel – not a destination."
– Roy M. Goodman
"Travel is glamorous only in retrospect .."
– Paul Theroux
"If someone makes the effort and sacrifice to invest the time needed to travel to see him, do not question their commitment."
– John Mehrmann
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