matter. I mean, I can't imagine someone with a nailclipper in their hands going up in the front saying "open the cockpit, OPEN THE COCKPITTT". lol
2006-07-10 06:18:25 · 13 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Houston
We all want to carry our nail care sets with us in the event of a nail emergency, but be careful when traveling. Since the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has set specific guidelines on what can, and cannot, be taken on an airplane. In some cases, nail clippers and cuticle clippers are not allowed. The most recent revision of the FAA-approved carry-on items does include nail and cuticle clippers, but it is subject to different airports. If you're asked to remove your nail or cuticle clippers from your carry-on bag before boarding the plane, do so immediately. You can always purchase another clipper at your next destination.
Nail clippers and pocket knives are fairly useless weapons, especially when facing a planeful of travelers.
It takes a lot of matches or lighters to blow up a plane.
These things are banned "for my safety". Millions are inconvenienced for the theoretical safety of a planeload of people hijacked by a member of the dreaded nail-clipper-death squad.
I can turn up at a car dealership, ink still wet on my drivers-license, and buy a grossly overpowered car; a deadly weapon in my incompetent hands.
These things are allowed. A few hoons have their righs to buy these cars protected despite the enormous cost to others.
What's more out of place, a turbo-charged V8 on public roads, or a pair of manicure set on an airplane?
It seems to me the tradeoffs here are grossly unbalanced.
2006-07-10 06:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Halle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi dando Nail clippers are allowed as long as there is not any blade on them. And liquor is merely allowed if its offered interior the job unfastened section and is located in a clean sealable bag. you're splendid once you're saying broken glass may be used. yet think of approximately what all may be used as a weapon.. A belt possibly or perchance a extreme healed shoe.. you are able to not ban something that would want for use as a weapon.. because of the fact even issues from the airplane may be used as a weapon a seatbelt the plate from the inflight meal! there is not any ought to stress on many flights there are air marshalls and the flight attendants are experienced to end hijackings and are experienced to discover sucpisous behaviors. wish this helped and secure travels :)
2016-12-08 17:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some people's hands, nail clippers could be used as a weapon...and I'm not joking...they could be used to pinch someone-airline attendant, distract that person, causing the perpetrator to harm her/him more...physical fighting, etc. My sister-in-law had to hand over her nail clippers and eyebrow tweezers (jab someone with them) on a 2 hour domestic fight. After 9/11, everyone is on safety alert, and why not...the sick bastards that caused it used 'exacto' knives (cardboard cutters) and God knows what else. No sharp objects aboard! Perhaps an airline official would be better answering this. In the meantime, wouldn't we all agree it is better to protect everyone and rather safe than sorry.
2006-07-10 06:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by GeorgieGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nail Clippers ARE allowed in your carry on Baggage as are Cigar Cutters,Cork Screws, Cuticle Cutters, Eye Glass repair kit (including Screwdrivers), Eyelash curlers, KNitting and Crotchet Needles, Nail Files, Scissors - plastic or metal with rounded tips, Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades under 4 inches in length.
2006-07-10 07:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by James B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are allowed if it's in the baggage you are checking... But seriously, some people can come up with crafty *ss things to do with clippers and other items to turn them deadly. In fact, many nail clippers have a sharp, knife like blunt but pointy blade that can be pulled out... that can be ised to stab someone... not very safe the way things are these days...
2006-07-11 23:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mexi Poff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just can't carry it on your body or in your carry-on baggage. the nail file within the nail clipper can be held to someones thoat. with enough force and commitment from the attacker, that file could do some damage. seems silly enough to roll your eyes and say "c'mon!" out loud, i know. just leave it in your stowed baggage and enjoy your flight. :)
2006-07-10 06:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by yer daddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should be asking yourself why do I have such a bad nail problems that I need to take clippers on a plane? if your only taking a travel on bag your not going anywhere for long. and if your going away long enough that you need to take clippers you need to pack more and check that big old bag. right?
2006-07-10 06:40:17 · answer #7 · answered by pinkpicklebox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! You! Knock it off!!! Yer makin' sense!!! Aren't'cha ashamed o' yerself?! Now get wid da program! Dese guys with the wands WHOAH!!! HELLO!!! Watch that! uh ... these clowns need a JOB! Even if they'd tear a hole in the sheetrock if somebody yelled ' BOMB ' !!!
2006-07-10 07:33:35 · answer #8 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not allowed and it is because you can pull them apart and then have a sharp edge that you could use to cut someone's throat, just like they used the box cutters
2006-07-10 06:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by sls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're afraid you might cut the pilot's nails with them...lol
2006-07-10 06:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by keziah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋