[Idyllchat] What can we take on airplanes?

[Gini Knueppel]

Hi Phyllis,
Try the official TSA website -- www.tsa.gov.   It has lots of information and a way to contact officials if necessary. Assuming that present regulations are still in place when we travel abroad next summer, I am planning to put all non-prescription meds in a plastic bag in my checked bag.  My prescriptions will be in my carry-on in their original containers in as many plastic bags as it takes to hold them. I understand the limitation to 3 oz. containers in a single 1 qt. bag applies only to lquids and gels. Just to be extra careful, I'm also going to prepare a list of all my meds and have my doctor sign it. 

I hope this strategy is successful. I agree that it is a real pain to be a senior (I'm 80) and have to worry about being treated with suspicion!
Gini 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Phyllis Snyder 
To: idyllchat at lists.untours.com
Sent: 12/16/2006 3:48:55 PM 
Subject: [Idyllchat] What can we take on airplanes?



Hi All . . .

We're about to fly overseas  in a few weeks and am still mistified by what we are allowed and  are not allowed to carry on.

I would hate to go without my mediations or to bring them all (including non- prescription meds - Calcium etc) in their original containers.  

It's fine for a 20 year old to go without medications - but us older (70 plus) folks require a lot more to keep us ticking.

We've tried several web sites but am still unclear.

Thanks for your help!

Phyllis 
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