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TSA Announces Refinements To Security Measures - Agency Adjusts Liquid Ban, Aviation Threat Level Remains High

 

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September 25, 2006

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it is adjusting its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective Tuesday, September 26. There are two significant changes: Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.

“After the initial, total ban, we have learned enough from the UK investigation to say with confidence that small, travel size liquids are safe to bring through security checkpoints in limited numbers,” said Assistant Secretary for TSA Kip Hawley. “We have also taken additional security measures throughout the airport that make us comfortable allowing passengers to bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure area onboard.”

TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment, both visible and not visible to the traveling public. Examples of these measures include: more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification standards and deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal and screening by observation techniques. It is unlikely that further adjustments to the ban on liquids, gels and aerosols will be made in the near future.

The United States and United Kingdom (UK) have continued to work closely together and have shared technical and threat information with partners in Canada and the European Union (EU). These measures are being simultaneously adopted in partnership with the Canadian government. The UK and the EU are expected to consider similar changes in the coming weeks.

Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson said, “Today’s announcement represents a unified approach with our Canadian partners. These are sustainable, common-sense adjustments that combined with additional security measures throughout the airport will keep the traveling public safe.”

The U.S. Homeland Security threat level for aviation remains at Orange, or high, and will not change at this time. This security regime will apply to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.

Existing exemptions including larger amounts of required medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared to security officers at the entrance of the checkpoint for screening. For additional information and travel tips, please read our information for travelers. Our Travelers

TSA first implemented the ban on all liquids, gels and aerosols on August 10, after U.K. officials uncovered a terrorist plot involving transatlantic flights bound for the United States.

[SherriZ366]

As I read the info. from TSA, your 1 quart plastic bag has to actually have a zip lock top. I have Glad double lock zipper plastic bags that close but do not have the little zipper implement. Wonder if that would be ok. I think the plastic bag idea is just to have all you small liquid carryons in one see through, leakproof place. I just want to take lip gloss as my lips get dry.

[critterchick]

The original Zip-loc bags don't have the zipper thingy, so I think you'll be ok.:)

[SherriZ366]

The original Zip-loc bags don't have the zipper thingy, so I think you'll be ok.:)

Thanks

[lawsoncd3]

Hi all,

I just read this article on CC and thought I would post it. The TSA is lifting a bit on the restrictions for carry on stuff that includes shampoo, gel, etc.

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=1807

 

Happy sailing,

 

Dona :)

[Sea and Me]

This was on our local new last evening. The way we understood this is once you go through security you then purchase all the needed "stuff" at the airport malls. Why bother?? Just pack all lotions etc. in a zip lock bag in your checked luggage. A little 3 oz. bottle of shampoo won't do much on a week long or longer cruise:) So although the ban is lifted its lifted so that the malls are the ones selling the needed lotions etc. No thank you I'll pack all the necessary "stuff" and check it. Happy cruising.:)

[SherriZ366]

This was on our local new last evening. The way we understood this is once you go through security you then purchase all the needed "stuff" at the airport malls. Why bother?? Just pack all lotions etc. in a zip lock bag in your checked luggage. A little 3 oz. bottle of shampoo won't do much on a week long or longer cruise:) So although the ban is lifted its lifted so that the malls are the ones selling the needed lotions etc. No thank you I'll pack all the necessary "stuff" and check it. Happy cruising.:)

I'm looking more to bring stuff for the flight like lip gloss or hand lotion. also, it might help to have a travel size of deodorant or shampoo in case you get stuck and have to stay overnight in a hotel room. That happened to me on the way back from Alaska as the plane was 1 1/2 hours late loading baggage (just after the London-US bombing plot was uncovered). Luckily, the hotel front desk had an amenities package and also a store that sold travel sizes of stuff that was not in the package.

[critterchick]

I think this rule is aimed at the business travellers, not the vacationers. Those little bottles can last 2-3 days, so for a short trip you can just carry on your bag, saving some time on each end of the trip.

[dirtgirl]

Yippee! I just wanted some hand gel with me. On one flight last month, I was placed in a seat where someone had vomited. I don't know how long it had been there, looked pretty dry, but not where you want to be when you are heading for a cruise!:eek: It had been sprayed all over the side of the plane (I was in the window seat). It was the longest flight of my life. I wouldn't touch anything! Turned out OK; didn't catch anything, thank God.

[SherriZ366]

Yippee! I just wanted some hand gel with me. On one flight last month, I was placed in a seat where someone had vomited. I don't know how long it had been there, looked pretty dry, but not where you want to be when you are heading for a cruise!:eek: It had been sprayed all over the side of the plane (I was in the window seat). It was the longest flight of my life. I wouldn't touch anything! Turned out OK; didn't catch anything, thank God.

That's another thing I want to bring for the flight.

[takeabreath3]

This was on our local new last evening. The way we understood this is once you go through security you then purchase all the needed "stuff" at the airport malls. Why bother?? Just pack all lotions etc. in a zip lock bag in your checked luggage. A little 3 oz. bottle of shampoo won't do much on a week long or longer cruise:) So although the ban is lifted its lifted so that the malls are the ones selling the needed lotions etc. No thank you I'll pack all the necessary "stuff" and check it. Happy cruising.:)

 

 

the article states that you can bring beverages on the flights now..."that have been purchased in the secure area only". they aren't talking about all the travel size stuff that goes into the zip lock. and yes your right it is aimed more to the road warriors rather than to the vacationers. when i travel for business i do the carry on thing (thank the lord for the lift on liquids) but when i vacation oh i have to check....i end up with 3 or 4 bags. yes,

 

hi, my name is judy, and i'm an OVERPACKER!!! but what can you say.

 

disclaimer: if i mis-pelled any words, please forgive me!

 

hope to sea ya all on the sea someday, judy