US Airline Regulations: Carry-on or Check? Can I Take It?

By Charles Montaldo, About.com

Important Update Following the August 10, 2006 plot to bomb up to 10 passenger planes bound for the US from the UK, all passengers will be subject to new hand baggage restrictions and security screening, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Changes include - banning liquids and gels at security checkpoints and aboard flights. This means that you will not be permitted to bring any liquids or gels past the screening checkpoint or on board, with a few exceptions. Security will allow small doses of liquid medications through the security checkpoint and onboard airplanes, a slight adjustment from the original ban. All passengers will also be required to remove their shoes so they may be x-rayed with their carry-on bags. Lighters are still prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage. For the complete list announced by TSI see New Airport Security Carry-on Regulations (click the link below) for an update of the new restrictions. The following older restrictions still apply.

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TSI: New Airport Security Carry-on Regulations