Everyboysmomma wrote:
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> Hey folks, turn on CNN or check out your favorite internet news site.
Good advice since your information is incorrect in some key details.
> Our national security level is at "red".
No. Security measures at code red level are in place for flights. That
is not the same as code red security measures for all aspects of life.
I *believe* this applies to both domestic and international flights, but
I'm less confident of this key detail.
> NO liquids or gels are being allowed on any planes, domestically or
> internationally
No. None of these substances is being allowed in carry on luggage.
Passengers are allowed to transfer these items -- and a longer list of
items you haven't mentioned -- in checked luggage.
> No water bottles, makeup, hand sanitizer, deodorant, tooth paste, etc
> is being allowed in carry on bags.
This is correct, although the list is longer.
> There are people throwing away hundreds of dollars of stuff so they can
> board.
That may be a function of people misinterpreting instructions or
over-reacting. It's not policy.
> Check your carry on carefully and they are recommending really
> de-cluttering it to get through security in the most expedient manner.
Put most simply. There is essentially *no* carry on luggage allowed.
Passengers are allowed to place glasses (without their cases), wallets,
medicine for immediate use, and a few other vital items in clear plastic
bags. The plastic bag has become carry on "luggage."
> Thank God they caught these guys.
Amen to that.
Karen Selwyn
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