*facepalm*

[volksdragon]

I know in the movies, they always do that, "explosives in the toothpaste container" (or at least Bond, James Bond does it), but REALLY....

In order to address the higher risk, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented the following new security measures until further notice.

No liquids or gels are permitted to enter the sterile area through the screening checkpoint or be in accessible property or on one’s person except:

* Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling
* Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
* Insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines

Examples of liquids and gels included in these security measures include:

* Beverages
* Shampoo
* Suntan Lotion
* Creams
* Toothpaste
* Hair Gel
* Other items of similar consistency

Also, you will not be allowed to bring any liquids or gels purchased after passing through the security checkpoint onboard the aircraft. Any beverages you puchase in the airport will have to be consumed before you board.

Remember, "terrorists" would never use a baby bottle to smuggle aboard liquid explosives, it'd be "immoral" or "unamerican", so THOSE MUST be safe.

Comments

[armandae.livejournal.com]

the official list says
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4778615.stm
# Pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards etc (not handbags)

# Travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and travel tickets)

# Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg, diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic

# Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases

# Contact lens holders, without bottles of solution

# For those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags)

# Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels and wipes)

# Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs

# Keys (but no electrical key fobs). All passengers must be hand searched, and their footwear and all the items they are carrying must be X-ray screened.

whcih is even dumber.
gah.

[scirocco.livejournal.com]

The UK listing is different from that the US TSA is enforcing, my list came from Delta's website. UK's even worse.