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...