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I encountered something new last night. The security guard at the courthouse where I stopped made me raise my skirt and show my legs. Did he wonder whether I had a dagger concealed in my boots? Or did he just want to see my legs?? I was happy to oblige!!
David:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 02:06:14 pm ---David, not that I'm planning to fly anytime soon, but sometimes I find it difficult to get answers to specific questions from official web sites, so I'll ask you, please, if you don't mind:
Are electric shavers permitted in carry-on luggage?
I would expect razor blades are verboten, but what about electric shavers?
Thanks, pardner! ;)
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Hi Jeff!
Electric razors are no problem. I see them on the X-ray all the time.
Non electric blade types are ok too. Now a long straight razor like an old fashion Barber would use, that is different.
Small sizzors are also OK as long as the blades are not longer than 4 inches when measured from the fulcrum (pivot).
The TSA has allowed these things to be carried on because now you can't use such items to gain access to the cockpit. The cockpit doors are locked and Steel reinforced like a fire door. Your not going to be able to hack your way thru using a small pair of sizzors or a Gillette disposable razor.
Yes, you could inflict harm to a fellow passenger, but not more than one. Today the public has an awareness of danger now. If a single person were to start a fight on a plane, 10-20 men will jump out of their seats and beat the guy into submission. This has been proven already.
Richard Reid (the infamous shoe bomber) was caught by a fellow passenger who thought he was trying to light a cigarrette. She was angry because she figured if she can't smoke, why should he? so she alerted the flight attendant. This lady came over and told him not to light matches and try to sneek a smoke. He in turn bit her on the arm! She screamed and several male passengers nearby tackled the guy. A doctor on the plane opened his medical bag and pulled out every needle sedative he had and drugged the guy. He was out like a light until the plane landed.
So today you are not only safer than ever on a plane, but your fellow passengers are part of the defence!
Jeff Wrangler:
Thank you, David!
You're a jewel. Our own personal packing consultant! ;D
David:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on December 12, 2006, 02:38:03 pm ---Thanks David! I'm flying soon. The thing I figured out for myself is to wear shoes that are really easy to slip on and off and don't require me to use my hands, just wiggle my feet in and out of. That has made the process a lot easier for me.
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Wants my best tip? WEAR SOCKS! So many people come thru barefoot and if you are too, then you are walking in their dirty tracks! EWWW! That plus many Airports have cold tile floors. BRRR! is the complaint I get most!
--- Quote ---About the 3-1-1 rule - is that quart ziploc bag supposed to have just one container of 3 ozs. or less, or as many bottles of 3 ozs. or less that I can stuff in there? If I'm feeling the need, could they be tiny bottles of drinking water?
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You can put in as many 3.4 oz items as you can fit in the quart sized baggy as long as it still can be sealed. (3.4 oz is the same as 100 ml.) As for the water? Why do that? There is plenty of water on the inside of the checkpoint, plus they'll bring you water on the plane.
Another Tip! Bring an empty water bottle. Then you can refill it at a drinking fountain beyond the checkpoint.
--- Quote ---I love that you use humor. As the mother of a small child (whom I'll be travelling with), the joke about the stuck child sends terror down my spine, but the rest would feel very nice to hear while in line. I bet it helps everyone lighten up with each other. I especially like the patter about footwear, hardware, etc. They are lucky to have you!
:)
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Yes, a mother did give me a look of horror when I joked about the child stuck in the Xray machine. But I quickly reminded her that we are NOT allowed to X-ray any humans regardless of size. Same goes for pets. Although one woman did place her cat carrier on the belt without anyone noticing and her kitty did get X-rayed. The guy working the Xray got quite a surprize when he saw a skeleton go by! The Kitty was unharmed. The radiation is no worse than what we all get at the Dentist office.
David:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 04:04:53 pm ---Thank you, David!
You're a jewel. Our own personal packing consultant! ;D
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Your welcome Jeff! Nobody knows more about getting packed than me!
um, wait a minute.... that didn't sound right!! ::)
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