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Don't forget! Five things in your purse or bag that TSA will confiscate
As the holidays come to a close, it's time to line up for the TSA again. As the rules and regulations shift and change, it's always a good idea to check TSA's latest rules before you leave for the airport. Often, something the TSA has dubbed "nefarious" has made its way into your purse or carry-on bag without your even realizing it. And, if you're trying to save money by not checking baggage, you may have a gift in there that's going to get unceremoniously confiscated.Here are five things you may have forgotten are in your purse or bag:
- Hand Sanitizer or lotion
- Wine Key/Opener or a bottle of wine or booze, if someone gifted you
- Suntan Lotion (depending where you've been)
- Jams/Jellies (pie is okay)
- Lighters with fuel
Filed under: What's in Your Pack?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mike Licht Dec 30th 2009 7:56PM
TSA moved with commendable speed after the Christmas incident. For the new airport security rules, look here:
http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/flying-home/
Jennie Dec 30th 2009 7:32PM
I can add another one to the list: This Christmas, my mom gave me a plastic water bottle that has an insert attached to the lid that you can freeze to keep your beverage cold. The inside of this insert apparently contains gel that raised a red flag when going through the x-ray machine. They were about to throw it away (admittedly, not a big loss compared to other things that could be confiscated) when one of the TSA agents suggested just removing the insert from the lid. It worked, and I get to keep my bottle, albeit with room temperature water.
The ironic thing is that my sister went through security right before me with her own water bottle in her backpack, and they didn't stop her.
Also, I always forget to go through my purse and take out my lip gloss, hand lotion, etc. And they never catch it (or say anything).
LMAO Dec 30th 2009 8:11PM
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Emland Jan 5th 2010 4:32PM
When you enter the airport facility you are consenting to their rules and searches.
You are of course free (in the US) to purchase your own airplane and after acquiring the proper licensing to board without the incovenient procedures the commercial carriers require.
Bevanne Jan 27th 2010 9:28AM
Some time ago, I noticed all the passengers pulled aside to search were mature women, when I pointed that out to the "searcher" he got me out quickly. There was a "guard" sitting smoking right under the no smoking sign-do these "security" persons have any training?