[Idyllchat] What can we take on airplanes?

[Bob Bestor]

My wife takes needlework projects with her when 
we travel, particularly on long flights. About a 
year ago rules were eased regarding small, sharp 
tools in carry-on luggage. Scissors under 4 
inches, for example, are now OK. So, for the past 
year, the very tiny scissors she uses to cut bits 
of thread and yarn have been going through 
security without a problem. That was the case in 
mid-November prior to boarding a Swiss 
International Airlines flight out of Los Angeles. 
Upon return last Friday, however, the scissors 
were confiscated by Zürich Airport security 
personnel. We protested, asked for a supervisor, 
and were shown an illustration showing examples 
of banned carry-on items. Their justification to 
exclude the scissors was a picture of an open 
Swiss Army knife with the small scissors tool 
deployed. The scissors my wife lost can easily 
and inexpensively be replaced; but beware of 
traveling overseas with items in this category 
that are antiques or have sentimental value.
Bob Bestor
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