I am flying with American Airlines. If they see a tiny pillbox in my bag, will they make me open up my suitcase & show them my medication? If so, will it be okay that they aren't in the bottles with my name on them? I am just bringing enough for my four day trip. I looked all on Americanairlines.com for info. about this & couldn't find anything.
2006-08-08 07:04:10 · 11 answers · asked by Brooke~* 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
I would bring the prescription pill bottles, with the info.
It's a pain in the neck, but not as inconvenient as being stopped and questioned.
Good luck.
2006-08-08 07:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently flew London to Pisa with a plastic bag full of mixed pills in my suitcase and had no problems at all but I think it would depend on the prescription and what country you're flying to. If you're pills contain anything that can also be found in illegal drugs I would bring the prescription just in case. Some countries are very fussy about people taking any kind of drugs through their borders, a friend of mine once got interviewed by police for taking paracetamol into Dubai! So research this before you go.
2016-03-27 04:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done a bit or traveling with prescribed meds in an Advil bottle. I never had a problem as they only x-ray and rarely check that in depth unless large quantities. The worse thing that can happen is they say no and have to throw them away. Is it worth it or not, that is the question. I would say carry them in a pill bottle unless there is a large amount. And by the way....ROLL TIDE!!!
2006-08-08 07:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Nob ody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having flown 10 years for business, I can tell you the best thing to do is keep your medication in the original containers and pack them in a carry-on. This way there is no question as to who the meds are prescribed to and no worries if your checked luggage and you get separated. Also, don't take "just enough" to cover your trip as you never know what can happen with the weather, the carrier, etc.
2006-08-08 12:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either need the bottles, with the labels, or something from the doctor that states what exactly you were perscribed. It's just easier to take the bottles they came in, really. They will definitely hassle you about the pills.
2006-08-08 07:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by homebuyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to have the bottle they come in. That way you can prove they are yours. Famous people get in trouble all the time because they say that they left the bottle at home, you would not want this to happen to you.
2006-08-08 07:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by oconnorct1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be my guardian angel, huh? I am going on a trip this weekend and would not have thought about that and would have taken my pill box. Whew! Old age must be getting to me!
2006-08-08 13:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your prescription medication MUST be in their original bottles.I just went through this and found out first hand.
2006-08-08 07:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make sure you have documentation that they are your prescription meds. You don't want to end up like Winona Rider minus the stealing!
2006-08-08 07:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by BAILEYROX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hea pretty yes but I think you have to have the bottle they come in. That way you can prove they are yours.
2006-08-08 07:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by doctor asho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋