About Airport Security

In the modern day, traveling by airplane can be a tricky
business. With all the new security regulations since the 9/11,
attack the rules and regulations frequently change. It is
important to know what the rules are before you travel, but
there is so much confusion it is hard to know what is and is not
allowed. Let's make the rules a little clearer and try to cut
through the confusion.

There has been a lot of fuss in the news about liquids and gels
in carry on bags, so lets start with these products. There is a
three ounce rule concerning gels, liquids, and aerosols in your
carry on luggage. Any person who has a baby or small child is
not limited to the three ounce rule for liquids concerning baby
formula or breast milk, but the container must be screened and
examined. Another exception to the rule is medications, whether
prescribed or over the counter. The three ounce rule applies to
all of these items that are not exceptions. The bottles must not
be larger than necessary to hold three ounces. This means no six
ounce containers that are only half full. No rolled up
toothpaste tubes are allowed either. All of these containers
must be placed in one single zipper lock quart clear plastic
bag.. It must be quart size, no gallon or pint sizes will be
allowed. The bag also must have a zipper lock, no fold over top
bags will be allowed through. For items that meet the exception
rule, they must be kept separate from the items in the clear
plastic bag, and declared to the security officers. The
exception applies to necessary and reasonable limits that are
only needed during the duration of your travel.

Lighters and matches are another big news item. Lighters with or
without fluid are never allowed on your person or in your carry
on luggage. It does not matter if the lighter is a refillable
Zippo or a throw away disposable, lighters are not allowed in
the passenger compartment of an airplane. Lighters are allowed
in your checked luggage, however there are some exceptions.

There is no limit to the number of unfilled, or unfueled,
lighters that are allowed in your checked baggage. You are
allowed two fueled Zippo lighters in your checked luggage if
they are in an approved Department of Transportation, or DOT,
case. If you are not sure whether you can bring a lighter, it is
better not to bring it. The airline security can not return
prohibited items and must dispose of them.

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