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What Can I Bring?
On Tuesday, September 26, 2006 TSA adjusted the ban on liquids,
gels, and aerosols.
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on
bag when going through security checkpoints.
With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and
aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you
want to carry through a security checkpoint.
- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller
containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes
rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or
smaller.
- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size,
zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top
such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can
use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
- Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from
their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray
screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more
easily examine the declared items.
Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive
research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air
travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols
for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols
such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check
them with your airline.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no
limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may
carry through a security checkpoint:
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Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
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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 not limited in the amount or volume of these above items you may
bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers
larger than three ounces, please perform the following:
- Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your
quart-size and zip-top bag.
- Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the
security checkpoint.
- Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray.
These items are subject to additional screening.
We have also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas
after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel
or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the
security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you
have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current
rules (see above) for carry-ons apply. For more details, get the
3-1-1 for carry-ons.
A printable version of the prohibited items listing is available.
Prohibited Items List (PDF 164 KB)
To effectively communicate important security information, we translated
these changes into a variety of languages.
Security Information In Other Languages
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as
such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.
We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared
before you arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try
not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols
in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.
In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially
dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage
travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid
complications during screening.
To help you understand and navigate the new security measures, please
click one of the links below
It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel
policy will be made in the near future.
This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights
departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with
transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights
originating at non-U.S. airports.
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