No liquids, lotions, lipstick or any othe the assorted products are being allowed as carryons. I was wondering, are gel insoles in shoes are also being banned? The gel used is sometimes the same consistancy as the common liquids being banned.
(This was a random thought I had. Thanks to anyone who can tell me the answer. I can only guess at this point.)
2006-09-20 07:35:45 · 11 answers · asked by Erin 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I work for TSA, which handles the US' aviation security and I can tell you that no, gel inserts for shoes are not permitted through airport checkpoints. You can, however, pack them in checked luggage.
FYI, gel-filled bras are permitted to be worn onto aircraft. Go figure:) If you have any other questions, you can visit www.tsa.gov. Hope this helps!
2006-09-20 07:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by charlene182000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if someone wants to make a bomb out of the gel insoles then they will be banned but as of the moment i don't think so.
heh if they had me take off my shoes in the airport just to look for an insole id be pretty pissed
2006-09-20 07:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an interesting question. I have gel insoles and have never had a problem. I guess it would be up to TSA at the time of your screening. Interesting
2006-09-20 07:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by gotseatbelts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just at the airport 2 weeks ago and a guy had gel insoles in his shoes and they made him take them out.
2006-09-20 07:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They lifted the ban on the liquids. Seems it was only till right after 9/11.
2006-09-20 07:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by bradnmich2003 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes they are but the biggest problem are the gel (silicone) implants that some women have under their blouses, how do you check those with your luggage????
2006-09-20 07:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard at one point, those were removed from shoes as well.
there are still ways to get them through security... just stuff them in your pocket and walk through.
2006-09-20 11:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to guess to but i'm sure they will be probably banned. Any liquid.
2006-09-20 11:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by sue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I heard, yes.
2006-09-20 07:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Existence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
2006-09-20 07:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋