Lots of resources (Delta, NWA, Southwest plus tons of chats) online states that the new rules are 3.4oz bottles allowed in clear quart bags. However, there is not a single reference on TSA.gov to the 3.4oz rule. There are tons of references to the 3oz rule. Is there anything official out there that states that the rules are changed to 3oz??? Official to me means issued by TSA / Homeland security. How did the airline find out about the change? Normally you would find a memo or something......I would like to know before I travel since after-shaves etc is 3.4ozs
2006-12-20 02:58:57 · 7 answers · asked by cardplayer_il_mi 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Issue is that all airlines are stating 3.4oz on their websites -- ALL -- why would they do that if it is not the formal TSA Rule? Why would TSA not update any information to 3.4 if that is their rule? I appreciate the answers, but I am not looking for breaking the rules / hope that they don't see something. I am trying to figure out what the exact rule is and based on all airlines listing 3.4oz and TSA stating 3oz that is kind of hard to do..........
2006-12-20 08:11:12 · update #1
I would suggest that you follow the rules of the TSA as they are the employees that search your carry on luggage at the security checkpoints not the airline employees.
2006-12-20 03:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say go with the 3oz size since that is what is on the TSA website. It is not airline employees checking your baggage at security any more. If you are in doubt about what you can take, just put it in your checked luggage. TSA can be real strict on what you can take and not take. I had a 2oz bottle of lotion last time I traveled (nothing else in my purse was liquid) and I did not have it in a plastic bag so they made me throw it away even though I had removed it from my purse for inspection. So just be careful and be willing to toss anything you can't take through.
2006-12-20 11:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by juliembug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having flown Delta about two weeks ago, everything posted was three ounces. You can try the extra .4, and might get away with it, if TSA, isn't paying much attention. I also brought back a couple of candles as Christmas gifts, and they were examined by TSA. They were in my carry on. The rule of thumb is if when taken from the jar, they will lose their shape, you can not bring them in your carry on. Luckily I didn't buy any local jams, jellys, or mustards.
2006-12-20 11:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSA will probably not sweat the extra 0.4 oz, but if you plan to travel outside the US, be forewarned that security at international checkpoints may be very strict about the 3.0 oz rule.
My wife traveled to Asia in October and, while TSA allowed her 3.4oz tube of skin moisturizer to pass, the checkpoint in Osaka did not.
2006-12-20 17:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by CMass Stan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you can carry on 3oz with no problem. If you have anything over 3oz you can probably bring it with you, but you have to declare it. The best thing to do is put all of your liquids in a clear plastic bag. When you get to the security screening, take the bag out of your suitcase so the officer can see it clearly. It should be fine.
2006-12-20 11:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the TSA agents take pride in finding prohibited items.
I would not trust the 3.4 oz, unless you can afford to surrender it all at security.
Good Luck
2006-12-20 16:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by ump2please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you seen the people at TSA? 99% of them would not even care, or not notice the extra 3.4 ounces. Dont sweat it.
2006-12-20 16:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋