can i wear a gel-filled bra through security? yes. according to the TSA website, you can. and you can pack one in your carry on as well.
what TSA says you need to pack in your quart-sized ziplock bag (all liquids containers must be 3 oz. or smaller, regardless of how much is actually in the container):
- aerosol spray bottles and cans (includes hairspray and deodorant)
- liquid or gel or aerosol bug repellants
- ointments, creams or lotions
- bubble bath or bath oil
- deodorants made of gel or aerosol (this includes "solids")
- hair styling products, detanglers or straighteners in gel or liquid form
- eye drops
- lip balms, lipsticks or lip glosses of any type
- any foundations other than powdered
- any perfumes or fragrances (including "solids")
- liquid or gel sanitizers
- liquid or gel soaps
- liquid or gel mascaras
- eyeliners or lipliners - cream, gel or pencil (there's some grey area here but if there's doubt, put it in the clear ziplock bag to pull out quickly for security to examine - better that than risk holding up the lines)
- makeup removers or facial cleansers
- mouthwashes
- nail polishes and removers
- any liquid or gel over-the-counter medications
- personal lubricants
- shampoos and conditioners
- toothpastes
- saline solutions or contact lens cleaners
here are a few things that you might not have known you could keep in your carry on bag:
- cigar cutters
- corkscrews
- cuticle cutters
- eyeglass repair tools
- eyelash curlers
- knitting or crochet needles
- nail clippers
- nail files
- safety razors
- blunt-tipped safety scissors
- pointed-tipped scissors less than 4 inches in length
- tweezers
- umbrellas
- non-realistic toy weapons
- toy transformer robots
(you can find the official listing of what can and cannot go through airport carry on security here.)
diva tip: don't forget to pack an empty water bottle in your carry on. you cannot take liquid foods or drinks with you through security checkpoints unless they fit in that quart-sized ziplock bag, so fill up your empty bottle at a water fountain after the security checkpoint. add some green tea powder or an airborne tablet to it and you have an antioxidant booster drink.
yeah ... these restrictions make packing a carry on bag a real hassle, but the restrictions are there for our safety so a little extra time on our part isn't going to kill us. besides ... heightened security made this blog necessary! =)
happy travels!
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