I doubt this will ever happen but should the TSA give out clear plastic bags?

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

My mom was just on the phone with my aunt and she was saying when she and her boyfriend were back home from Hawaii, he forget to pack his Sun Tan Loation in a clear plastic bag while it was in his carryon, so they made him throw it out. Now I doubt we will ever see this happen but in cases like since he would have been allowed to take it on the plane had it been in a clear plastic bag, should the TSA have extra clear plastic bags with them in situations like that to give out and not make people throw out those items?

 

[jlewisinsyr]

First, was the lotion actually in a container less then 3.4 oz? If not, its a moot point. If it was, then I don't see where it is the responsibility of the TSA. It may not seem like a lot of money providing small bags, but across all airports, it could definately add an expense that should be born by the travelers directly instead against the airport facilities and federal government.

 

[cbmstephanie]

There are some airports that do provide the right sized ziplock type bags in stations prior to entering security so if you have forgotten yours you can get one...for free.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Yes it was in the correct size and I agree it was his responsibility and not of the TSA. I only said what I did because it does seem like a waste to throw it out when the size was correct, however like I said before I doubt we will ever see this happen.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Well, that's what happens. The 3-1-1 rule is WIDELY broadcast and well-known, and has been in effect for several years. It isn't the TSA's responsibility when a passenger forgets or is not aware. LOTS of stuff gets thrown out because it doesn't comply.

To answer the specific question: No, the TSA should NOT have/provide compliant bags when the passenger messes up.

 

[bavaria]

I don't agree with any scheme which absolves adults of personal responsibility and increases the costs for everyone.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

There are some airports that do provide the right sized ziplock type bags in stations prior to entering security so if you have forgotten yours you can get one...for free.

Do you happen to know which ones?

 

[maxiesmom]

No I don't. As careful as you need to be about how you pack, it doesn't seem too much to ask for someone to remember their own quart baggie.

 

[bavaria]

No I don't. As careful as you need to be about how you pack, it doesn't seem too much to ask for someone to remember their own quart baggie.

I asked on another thread last week how a functioning adult in North America can not know the rules. They appear on every airline website, travel website, in every travel agency, on every airline confirmation, at the airport, and many other places.

If one still cannot understand that there are restrictions on liquids after all this time (I'll be generous and let those who don't understand the yes/no charts on the TSA and CATSA websites slide this time) then maybe one isn't really in a position to travel without assistance.

Mistakes can happen, but other people shouldn't be expected to pay for those mistakes.

 

[crashbb]

The "airport that shall not be named" does provide baggies (at least in T1). They have a table right before security where they ask about liquids and provide baggies if you need them.

Of course, they aren't quart baggies - they are litre baggies!!

ETA - this is BEFORE you actually get into the line. No way would I want CATSA/TSA dealing with the baggies once people are in line - I really don't like waiting even longer because someone can't remember to put their stuff in a baggie.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Mistakes can happen, but other people shouldn't be expected to pay for those mistakes.

Well in this case it was just an honest mistake because he remembered the bag when flying to Hawaii, so he must have thrown it out and forgot to get a new one before flying home.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

The "airport that shall not be named" does provide baggies (at least in T1). They have a table right before security where they ask about liquids and provide baggies if you need them.

Of course, they aren't quart baggies - they are litre baggies!!

They have the exact same table set up in T3.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Well in this case it was just an honest mistake because he remembered the bag when flying to Hawaii, so he must have thrown it out and forgot to get a new one before flying home.

Doesn't matter what kind of mistake it was; he made a mistake and nobody should reasonably expect the TSA (or the airport, or anybody except the traveler) to act as the passenger's nanny.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Doesn't matter what kind of mistake it was; he made a mistake and nobody should reasonably expect the TSA (or the airport, or anybody except the traveler) to act as the passenger's nanny.

And like I said previously it was his fault and he can not blame anyone else.

 

[Luv2Diz]

Do you happen to know which ones?

I know that Portland, OR and Little Rock, Ark provide quart sized zip locks just prior to the TSA gate. I am sure there are others.

 

[crashbb]

And like I said previously it was his fault and he can not blame anyone else.

Yes. But you seem to be implying that the TSA should have provided him with a baggie to put it in. Or I assume so - otherwise I am confused about the point of this thread.

 

[bumbershoot]

I've seen them at the San Diego airport, once you're fully in the line and near the machines.


Editing to add....though I have no idea how people could not be aware of this, I will say I think it's nice when they have them as a just in case measure. But I generally carry about 6 extra, so you might also ask fellow passengers, just in case they're like me!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Yes. But you seem to be implying that the TSA should have provided him with a baggie to put it in. Or I assume so - otherwise I am confused about the point of this thread.

I only thought they should in cases when the passenger has the correct size which is allowed in carryon bags.

 

[crashbb]

I've seen them at the San Diego airport, once you're fully in the line and near the machines.

Which, in my opinion, is a rather annoying place to have them. Now, everybody else in line has to wait while the passenger gets a back and moves their stuff (likely not grouped together - since it wasn't bagged). It makes much more sense to have these bags (if provided) before people enter the line.

 

[crashbb]

I only thought they should in cases when the passenger has the correct size which is allowed in carryon bags.

Like your aunt's boyfriend.

So, on one hand, you say that you understand that it was all his (your aunt's boyfriend's fault), but on the other hand, you think that the TSA should fix his problem for him (by having the baggies).

The rule is 3.4oz or less AND in a 1 quart/litre bag. Skip either one and it is not allowed in carry on.

I'm also confused that you "doubt it will ever happen" but regularly fly out of an airport where it does happen (admittedly, by CATSA not TSA).