Image: Security check at the airport
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Text by: Tanya Munshi
Beginning September 26, 2006, certain amendments in the airport security rules have been made. The Transport Security Administration (TSA), have lifted their ban on certain hang-baggage rules. Here are some vital points you need to know before you pack.
- Ensure the gels, deodorants, lotions etc. are within 3 ounces/ smaller in size.
- Note that half used/ rolled toothpaste tubes in your toiletry bag is not permitted in your hand baggage.
- Pack all the gels, deodorants, lotions etc. in a separate zip-lock/ air-tight transparent bag. The sizes of these bags should be quart size, anything larger than this size, like a gallon size bag, non-transparent bag etc. are not permitted.
- You have to remove this zip-lock bag and place it on the tray for an x-ray screening to allow the airport security personnel to check your belongings.
- Carry your medical prescriptions for any kind of over the counter drugs (OTCD). The list of items that can fall under OTCD are – eye drops, saline solutions etc.
- In case your medicines exceed the 3 ounce size limit, you must declare it to the security personnel. In such cases, keep your prescriptions ready.
- There is no problem on carrying medicines such as pills and inhalers. But keep your prescriptions ready during the screening process.
- You can choose not to send your medicines through the x-ray. In such cases, you can ask for a visual inspection by the security officer. This would depend on the type of medication you are carrying.
As the Transport Security Administration (TSA) suggests the 3-1-1 for your hand luggage/ carry ons.
- 3 ounce bottles or less
- 1 quart size zip-lock/ air tight plastic bag
- 1 hand baggage/ carry on per passenger
For more information regarding prohibited and permitted items go to TSA
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