the 3-1-1 rule

[jenseib]

I always read it was 3 oz or less to take on board your flight. Well I was looking at the TSA site today and it actually says 3.4oz or 100 ML.

I actually have several bottles in that size. Exactly 3.4 oz, and I would to just throw them in my carryon so I don't have to lug my bigger bottels AND since we are staying one night at a hotel prior to our cruise, I can just pack the carryon and not worry about pulling stuff out of the big suitcase that first night.

So has anyone ever had a problem with bring that exat sze of 3.4 oz?

I don't want to get to the airport and have them say, no it's 3 oz and under only. and then have to throw them away. They are salon products, and even though I can get them cheaper since I am licensed, It still isn't cheap.

 

[crashbb]

Actually, the rule (worldwide) is 100mL which is 3.4oz. However, the 3.4-1-1 rule doesn't sound as good as the 3-1-1 rule!

You are fine with containers that are 3.4oz.

 

[tjmw2727]

Its always been 3.4 so your good, like the pp said - 3-1-1 is just more catchy a slogan.

 

[jenseib]

OK! Great. I kind of figured that was the case. So looks like less bulk I have to pack then. Yay!

 

[kaytieeldr]

The first time I brought 100ml shampoo & conditioner through security, the TSA person examined my bag VERY closely - checking the size printed on the bottles, apparently. Since then, never a problem.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

they should come out with a "4-1-1" rule...get it?

 

[chartle]

So has anyone ever had a problem with bring that exat sze of 3.4 oz?

Just so you know the reason your bottles are 100 ml/3.4 oz is to satisfy the TSA rule.

 

[kaytieeldr]

they should come out with a "4-1-1" rule...get it?

No.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

No.

way over your head

 

[Jeff_G]

Makes you wonder what is it about 3.4 oz or 100ml that makes it safe and 101ml it becomes a threat to national security...

 

[jenseib]

My guess is that a lot of travel sizes came in 100ml already so they went with that?

 

[kaytieeldr]

We're one of only three (I think) countries in the world that haven't adopted the metric system. 100 ml is so standard worldwide that it only made sense for this to be the actual limit. As someone said above - or in an earlier thread on the same topic - "3-1-1" sounds better than "3.41-1-1"

But, yeah - likely travel sizes in most countries are 100 ml or smaller.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Its always been 3.4 so your good, like the pp said - 3-1-1 is just more catchy a slogan.

It has NOT always been 3.4. It was originally 3.0, but then the Europeans pointed out that they don't do OZ and thier small measurement was actually 3.4... and since the entire "rule" is based on nothing but the need to "appear to be doing something" they just raised the limit to 3.4.

Since all airline and airport employees are exempt from this rule it does NOTHING to make you safe except add to the "theater" you are participating in!

 

[tjmw2727]

It has NOT always been 3.4. It was originally 3.0, but then the Europeans pointed out that they don't do OZ and thier small measurement was actually 3.4... and since the entire "rule" is based on nothing but the need to "appear to be doing something" they just raised the limit to 3.4.

Since all airline and airport employees are exempt from this rule it does NOTHING to make you safe except add to the "theater" you are participating in!

Kind of nit picky, IMHO.

But your right, that the rule changed a few months after implimentation to 3.4 so as to be the same as the rest of the world's metric measurments.

Still in answer to the OP 3.4 is the limit.

 

[kaytieeldr]

It was originally 3.0, but then the Europeans pointed out

Okay. There are currently 193 countries worldwide. One hundred ninety of those use the metric system. I won't argue that "the Europeans" pointed this out to the United States, but since we're the severe minority, it only makes absolute sense that we'd adapt to a standard used by the rest of the world (except, okay, Burma and Liberia). After all, people fly here from places other than Europe - so people fly to those countries as well, many of them home.

Instead of criticizing or mocking the process, though - DO SOMETHING to get it changed. No, sarcasm on an internet forum isn't doing anything for change.

 

[jenseib]

Ok, one more question. Is toothpaste and mascara considered liquids? Both are kind of thick and pastey, but not sure what TSA considers it.

 

[crashbb]

Both count as liquid/gels.

Simple way to think about it is - if it doesn't hold its shape outside of the container, it counts (so, toothpaste, liquid soap, peanut butter, mayo, etc. all need to be less than 3.4oz).

 

[jenseib]

Thanks!

Another question. Can you take razors for shaving in your carryon?

 

[ironz]

Thanks!

Another question. Can you take razors for shaving in your carryon?

Yes, regular razors are allowed in your carryon. (not loose razor blades or long blade old fashioned razors)

 

[jenseib]

Thanks. I use Intuition, which is a razor with the lotion built right in, so that should be good then!
I am getting so excited to go...and I still have 0ver 2 months!