What Can I Take On The Plane?

Since the stricker airline policies came into effect for carry on luggage many people who are either first time travelers or don't travel often ask what can they bring on board the airplane. From the implementation of the policy until now there have been some slight changes.



Here are some rules from TSA (Transportation Security Administration).

• 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
  Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.
  Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
  3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):
Baby formula, breast milk, and juice for infants and toddlers.
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition

Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are able to take one carry on piece of luggage as long as it meets the size requirements for the luggage storage compartment in the plane. Ladies, this is separate from your handbag. Rule of thumb for the handbag, it must be able to fit underneath the seat during the flight.

For more information about acceptable carry on items, you can visit the TSA website:

www.tsa.gov

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm