What's considered "unidentifiable" liquids for carry-on luggages?

Question

Does it only include alcoholic beverages (i.e. without label or alcoholic content) or does it also include any sort of liquids including toiletry items (like cleansers, toothpaste, liquid lotions, makeup items, etc)?

I also know that sharp items are not allowed in carry-ons, what other items are not allowed (since they seem to be more strict recently)

I don't know if this makes a difference but I will be riding with Air Canada airlines for an international flight.

Answer 1

Customer travel tips

The TSA has implemented the following changes to airport screening procedures, effective August 10, 2006. These procedures will remain in place as circumstances warrant.


NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND CAN BE CARRIED ON THE AIRCRAFT.



Items that fall within this category include:



All beverages of any type in any size container, including bottled water.
Shampoo
Suntan lotion
Creams
Toothpaste
Hair gel
Other items of similar consistency
Such items may be transported in checked baggage.



Exceptions include:



Baby formula and breast milk, only if a baby or small child is traveling
Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
Insulin and essential other non-prescription medications

Please note that all of these approved items must be presented for inspection at the security checkpoint. Customers traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. should expect even more extensive screening processes.


Any beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the security checkpoint) must be consumed before boarding, as they will not be permitted on board the aircraft.


In light of these directives, passengers may experience delays at security checkpoints. Departing flights may also experience delays as a result. Please arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure time for domestic and international flights, and three hours prior to scheduled departure time for flights leaving the U.K.




Because of current requirements, United has waived its excess baggage fee for customers who elect to check their carry-on baggage. This waiver is subject to change and customers should check united.com for the latest information prior to departure.


New carry-on baggage restrictions for flights from the U.K.



All carry-on baggage must be processed as checked baggage for all flights departing from airports in the U.K. Nothing may be carried in passengers' pockets. Passengers may only take the following items through the airport security checkpoint, in a single transparent plastic bag:

Pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses, plus contents (money, credit cards, identity cards, etc. but not handbags or purses)
Travel documents essential for the journey (passports and travel tickets)
Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (i.e. a diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic.
Eye glasses and sunglasses, without cases
Contact lens cases, without bottles of solution
For those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (wipes, creams, disposal bags)
Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed
Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs
Keys (but no electrical key fobs)

If an item does not appear in the list above it is not allowed.



Additionally, no liquids, gels or other items of similar consistency are permitted to enter screened areas except for:



Baby formula or breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling
Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's travel documents
Insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines
This also includes liquids and gel products purchased as duty free.

All U.K. transiting passengers will be required to check any carry-on baggage they bring to the airport regardless of origination.


Additional travel tips

The steps below are designed to ease your travel experience during this period.



Pack lightly. Try to reduce clutter to facilitate easier screening.
Arrive at the airport three hours prior to scheduled departure time for domestic and international flights.
Cooperate with security personnel at all checkpoints and gates.
Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity and report it to authorities.
Never leave baggage or personal items unattended.

Answer 2

Check the airline website and the website for the airport you are leaving from, but you can generally assume that anything liquid or semi-liquid (e.g., Chapstick, lip gloss) is not allowable, other than medicine that shows it is prescribed and baby food if you have the baby with you. Don't check your checked luggage until you are sure what you can carry on and bring multiple layers of plastic bags for anything you put in your checked baggage.

Answer 3

Check with your airline, but the US regulations are prohibiting all liquids, gels, etc, (including hairspray, makeup, toothpaste, hair gel, etc.) from carry on luggage. They are also prohibiting passengers bringing on bottled drinks that they purchased in the terminal past the security checkpoint. No liquids on board, with the exception of prescription meds and infant formulas and breast milk.

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

The only fluids allowed on board currently are (from what I've heard) baby food and medicine... and you have to prove the baby food is baby food by tasting it in front of the guards...

Answer 6

Click the links on this page of Air Canada's website for all the info you require: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/index.html?src=hp_ql

Hope that helps!