New TSA Rules - Small knives will be allowed

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Effective April 25, 2013, TSA will be loosening carry-on rules, now allowing folding knives with blades 2.6 inches or smaller, some sports equipment, toy bats, etc.

http://www.tsa.gov/press/news/2013/03/05/statement-changes-prohibited-items-list

 

[Kim&Chris]

Lovely.

But God forbid I pack a bottle of hair spray in my carry on.

 

[mikehn]

you can make bombs with hairspray, sorry nice try

 

[rock_doctor]

Ok, so small sharp knives are now ok but a bottle of water is a not.

okay.

Thank you for sharing the news.

 

[Kim&Chris]

you can make bombs with hairspray, sorry nice try

But a knife is perfectly safe.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

And since when were your golf clubs a carry on. Yeah that is going to fit in the overhead bin

And the bomb threat .....thanks for the laugh. If you think the Thousands Standing Around protect you, you need to think again. It is a show to make you think something effective is being done.

 

[Redarrow5150]

Are box cutters optional?

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

And since when were your golf clubs a carry on. Yeah that is going to fit in the overhead bin

I would guess they could go in a coat closet, but can't imagine why they would ever be allowed as a carry on anyway, due to size. I can't see a golf bag filled with clubs being allowed; too large and heavy. Maybe they mean individual clubs?

 

[sam_gordon]

I would guess they could go in a coat closet, but can't imagine why they would ever be allowed as a carry on anyway, due to size. I can't see a golf bag filled with clubs being allowed; too large and heavy. Maybe they mean individual clubs?

Didn't it say "two clubs"? And since when would a hockey stick fit in an overhead bin?

 

[davedmaine]

And since when were your golf clubs a carry on. Yeah that is going to fit in the overhead bin

And the bomb threat .....thanks for the laugh. If you think the Thousands Standing Around protect you, you need to think again. It is a show to make you think something effective is being done.

That's what I thought too. Just what we need, golf clubs up in the overhead. It's so easy to find space up there already..

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Are box cutters optional?

No box cutters, razors or none folding knifes.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

you can make bombs with hairspray, sorry nice try

That and a fire cannon, up to 4 to 6 feet. It could realy burn nearby people.

AKK

 

[ManyMinnie]

But yet a bottle of water or soda is still considered verboten.

Ooookay.

 

[ManyMinnie]

I doubt people that are going on golfing vacations are only going to bring 2 golf clubs.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

But yet a bottle of water or soda is still considered verboten.

Ooookay.

Unless you work for the airport, a vendor at the airport or the airline because they are all allowed to bring in any size liquid.

After all, one of the "liquid" bomb plotters worked at the airport so allowing airport employees to bring all this on helps ensure your safety

 

[ManyMinnie]

Unless you work for the airport, a vendor at the airport or the airline because they are all allowed to bring in any size liquid.

After all, one of the "liquid" bomb plotters worked at the airport so allowing airport employees to bring all this on helps ensure your safety

I know. It is ridiculous.

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[lylone]

You are allowed a knife, but not a metal nail file. Had one of mine pulled out of my carry on and kept when we flew back home last time.

 

[wiigirl]

Really? a knife? I just want to take on my contact solution!

 

[ManyMinnie]

Really? a knife? I just want to take on my contact solution!

Contact solution is allowed, in any amount, I believe. It is considered medical.

Double check the TSA site.

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[chabs]

I must be the only one thrilled about this. Now I won't have to drive 7 hours to a tournament because my dd can carry her lacrosse sticks on board. We would never check them because they are custom made and can't be replaced if they got lost in missing-luggage-land.