Updated TSA regs

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I wonder if it's 4 oz all together, or 4 oz of each item.... I also wonder if now that they allow lipstick, they will allow solid deoderant (they confiscated ours at JFK, I bought it b/c I thought it would comply, go figure)

"Airline passengers can now carry up to four ounces of liquid non-prescription medicine. Baby formula, glucose gel for diabetics and solid lipstick are also permitted on board.

However, mascara is now prohibited and all passengers are now required to remove their shoes and place them on the x-ray belt.

The Homeland Security Department also reduced the threat level on flights from Britain to the U.S. from red for severe to orange for high."

[mshatty Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close mshatty]

Avery,

Thanks for posting that item from the TSA. Have you heard about any restrictions yet on electronics, like ipods, laptops and DVD players?

[bcnelson1 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bcnelson1]

Haven't seen anything yet on the ban for electronics, but IMHO, iPods might be out in the future. Barb

Press Office
Transportation Security Administration

August 13, 2006
(571) 227-2829

SECURITY LEVEL REMAINS THE SAME, TSA REFINES AND CLARIFIES BAN

Small doses of liquid medications permitted
Shoes removal required
Low blood sugar treatments including glucose gel for diabetics permitted
Clarifications include: aerosols prohibited, solid lipstick and baby food permitted.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced it will permit small doses of non-prescription liquid medications through the security checkpoint and onboard airplanes, a refinement from the original ban, which was implemented on August 10.

"I'd like to thank the American public for their patience and cooperation in observing the liquid, gel and aerosol ban," said Kip Hawley, TSA Assistant Secretary. "The refinements we are announcing are based on feedback from our security officers, the public and our partners. We are maintaining the same level of security while clarifying interpretations in the field. These tweaks are aimed at making a smoother process at the checkpoint."

The most significant changes to the security measures include mandatory shoe screening for all travelers and the admission of up to 4 oz. of non-prescription medicine. This refinement affords the same level of security that has been in place since last Thursday, but is intended to minimize the impact on travelers.

Travelers will continue to see an increase in visibility and use of canine detection teams. Random gate inspections and bag searches will continue. More information and further clarification on the ban will be offered via updated airport signs and in "Our Travelers " section.

[bcnelson1 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bcnelson1]

Actually, one needs to note that gel inserts that you place in your shoes are now prohibited. If your shoes have built in gel soles, that's okay but all shoes must be removed and go through the scanner.

Hope this helps. Barb

Prohibited Items
Makeup and Personal Items

Aerosal spray bottles and cans
All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topcial or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc.
Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents
Eye drops (See exceptions below)
Gel deodorants
Hair styling gels
Hair sprays of all kinds including aerosol
Hair straightener or detangler
Lip gels and balms
Lip glosses or liquids for lips
Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled bubble bath balls or bath oils or moisturizers
Liquid foundations
Liquid, gel or spray perfumes or colognes
Liquid sanitizers
Liquid soaps
Make up removers or facial cleansers
Mascara
Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills (See our section on Medications)
Mouthwash
Nail polish and removers
Saline solution (See exceptions below)
Shampoos and conditioners
Toothpaste

Food and Drinks

All beverages
Camelbaks and similar backpacks and water bottles (See exceptions below)
Cheese in pressurized containers
Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items)
Gel based sports supplements
Jellos
Pudding
Whipped cream
Yogurt or gel like food substances

Other Items

Baby teethers with gel or liquid inside
Children’s toys with gel inside
Gel candles
Gel shoe inserts (See exceptions below)
Lighters (Read our section on lighters and matches)

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Exceptions
Under certain circumstances, some items from the list above are permitted. To help you understand more about these items and the circumstances under which they are permitted please read below.

Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
Gel Shoe Inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.
Prescription and non-prescription medications and other medical needs
Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items