Once again, terrorists have determined how we travel. No longer can I bring a bottle of water with me on the airplane. The threat of a bomb created from liquids has changed how and what I pack, it has also changed how I pack it.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is charged with the task of ensuring that travel is safe for all people. They are faced with ever changing methods of attacks and have to adjust to face all of the threats. It is inconvenient to have to place your liquids in a zip-top bag for easy inspecting, but it is required for your safety.
Check the TSA web site before you travel to see if there are any changes to the rules and regulations. They do change as threats change. You can now carry a lighter with you which is a change from last year. So, check before you go.
3-1-1 for carry-on’s = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed...