Flying

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

Warning - this post is about to expose how incredibly neurotic I am.

I'm getting ready to fly for the first time in about seven years. I've flown several times, but not since 9/11 and never alone. Now that I live in DC, 500 miles away from my family, I'm going to be flying a lot more often. I'm not at all worried about the actual flight - it's only an hour and a half. I'm just nervous about the new security measures, checking in, checking my luggage, possibly missing my flight, etc. Any advice to make getting on the plane go smoothly?

While going thu some of my travel sits, found this page which seems to answer your question:
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/security.htm
Note: Last update to this page on site was Nov 2005
Some of the other sites I gave are very up to date.

[macallan25]

Private Jets are the way to go. Particularly a Gulfstream G550 or a Citation CJ1(for the shorter trips)

No hassle involved.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Private Jets are the way to go. Particularly a Gulfstream G550 or a Citation CJ1(for the shorter trips)

No hassle involved.

Perhaps, but I know that MLB teams, which fly charters gave the players the same TSA regs that the public fly under....

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by jon1856

Perhaps, but I know that MLB teams, which fly charters gave the players the same TSA regs that the public fly under....

O wow, I've never heard that before!

[kddani]

What luck... TSA announced yesterday that starting today you can bring sample sizes in your carry on. So yay for not having to check bags! I just didn't want to check a bag for a one night trip... rather have my stuff on me.

Planning on getting to the airport plenty early because you know it could be a zoo being that rules have changed...

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by kddani

What luck... TSA announced yesterday that starting today you can bring sample sizes in your carry on. So yay for not having to check bags! I just didn't want to check a bag for a one night trip... rather have my stuff on me.

Planning on getting to the airport plenty early because you know it could be a zoo being that rules have changed...

I guess you missed my prior posting #41.........provided all the updates and changes......

[kddani]

Originally Posted by jon1856

I guess you missed my prior posting #41.........provided all the updates and changes......

Didn't miss it, but when I went to it when I first saw the link I didn't see the changes.

I got to the terminal a little after 9, went through security and was out here at the gates by 9:30. Pretty easy. Have to have your liquids in a separate baggy set out from the rest of your stuff. No problems at all.

Though as always, the TSA staff doesn't even know the rules. I overheard one of them saying- you can take as many liquids as you want as long as they're in 3oz or less sized containers. According to the rules, it's supposed to all fit comfortably in a quart sized bag.

So now I have all kinds of time to kill before we even board. Thankfully there's wireless, and lots of stores to shop in!

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by kddani

What luck... TSA announced yesterday that starting today you can bring sample sizes in your carry on. So yay for not having to check bags! I just didn't want to check a bag for a one night trip... rather have my stuff on me.

Planning on getting to the airport plenty early because you know it could be a zoo being that rules have changed...

Sample sizes of what? Can you bring lotion and stuff? That's awesome.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Sample sizes of what? Can you bring lotion and stuff? That's awesome.

Yep, any liquid you want (well, i'm assuming no gasoline and the like). So I have lotion, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, foundation, mascara, lip gloss (YAY FOR LIP GLOSS), perfume, toothpaste, etc.

AND if you buy a drink or anything else after you get through security (such as perfume or other stuff... i'm tempted to hit up the Body Shop) you can take it on the plane as well.