TSA Ban on Liquids and Gels - Permitted and Prohibited Items
Due to enhanced security measures liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar
consistency will not be permitted in carry-onbaggage.These types of items must be
packed in your checkedbaggage. Additionally, liquids, gels and lotions purchased
beyond the checkpoint must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelersthe following items are permitted:
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Small amounts of Baby fonnula and breast milk if a baby or small child is
traveling
Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket
Up to 8 oz. ofliquid or gel low blood sugartreatment
Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications
Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics worn for medical reasons
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You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick,
lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these itemsmust be solid and not liquid,
gel or aerosol.
Only the items mentioned above are permitted in your carry-onbags. If you have
questions or doubts on certain items, place those in your checkedbaggage.
We encourage everyone to pack gel-filled bras in their checkedbaggage. We recognize
the sensitivity of the issue and we are reaching out to key women's medical associations
to assist passengers and make information available to them while respecting their
privacy. Passengers with medical gel prosthetics willbe permitted through the security
checkpoint.
Please keep in mind that while we can not provide an exhaustive list of items that
covering all eventualities, all liquids, gels, or aerosols of anykind are prohibited at
security checkpoints, in airport sterile areas, and aboard aircraft. You can pack these
items in your checkedbaggage.
We ask for your cooperation in the screeningprocess by being prepared before you
arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above andtry not to over-think these
guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosolsin your checked baggage even if you
do not normally check a bag.
In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous otherpotentially dangerous items are
not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encouragetravelers to read more about
previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.