Airline Travel With Quilting Supplies
08-08-2011, 08:03 AM
#12
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DC metro area
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I wish they had a universal rulling for all airports instead of having to learn the individual countries rules.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
08-08-2011, 12:06 PM
#13
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Location: northern California
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Originally Posted by charity-crafter
I wish they had a universal rulling for all airports instead of having to learn the individual countries rules.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
08-08-2011, 12:06 PM
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: northern California
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Originally Posted by charity-crafter
I wish they had a universal rulling for all airports instead of having to learn the individual countries rules.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
Returning from China they kept our hand santizier because it had too high an alcohol content. It was a little 2oz container inside a ziplock bag. I guess a person could start a fire with hand sanatizer with aloe vera.
And even if you bought a bottle of water after the screening area they took it away from you when you boarded the plane.
In the US, I had a screener attempt to take my less then 3" scissors with a rounded edge and mostly plastic, it only had a little bit of metal along the edge. I pulled out the rules I had printed and a tape measure (don't we all carry a tape measure in our purse?) to show the screaner that it was less then 3" and had a rounded tip-so why are you wanting to take my scissors? He let me keep my scissors.
08-08-2011, 01:18 PM
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 378
Be aware that other count rise are far more stringent than the U.S. When it comes to airline restrictions!, as much as it is a pain(and I am very vocal when angry)things such as scissors, nail clippers, matches, lighters and knitting needles are a big NO. Can't amuse myself except music, reading and computer games. Only thing that will make it thru are the small cutters and needlepoint. Mexiconis particularly stringent. Freedom from worry means a price and much as I hate it, it is a price I'm willing to pay (other than that nasty e ray machine gizmo that sees everything!).
08-08-2011, 02:01 PM
#16
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Location: Burlington, NC
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A friend came from Indy to NC and on her way back they took her rotary cutter and seam ripper out of her checked bag. I thought if it was checked, it was ok. Not like you would go into the hold to get them out and use them. I agree that they don't need to be in your carry on but in the checked bag. I think that was over the top!
08-08-2011, 05:15 PM
#17
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Location: DC metro area
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Originally Posted by Ann L
A friend came from Indy to NC and on her way back they took her rotary cutter and seam ripper out of her checked bag. I thought if it was checked, it was ok. Not like you would go into the hold to get them out and use them. I agree that they don't need to be in your carry on but in the checked bag. I think that was over the top!
I've been seeing a lot of reports lately where the baggage screeners have been arrested for stealing stuff.
08-09-2011, 06:08 AM
#19
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Location: Burlington, NC
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Originally Posted by charity-crafter
Originally Posted by Ann L
A friend came from Indy to NC and on her way back they took her rotary cutter and seam ripper out of her checked bag. I thought if it was checked, it was ok. Not like you would go into the hold to get them out and use them. I agree that they don't need to be in your carry on but in the checked bag. I think that was over the top!
I've been seeing a lot of reports lately where the baggage screeners have been arrested for stealing stuff.
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