Carry-on rules are one area of TSA regulations that changes the most.  Ever-evoloving security risks must be balanced with customer satisfaction, and therefore the rules must be modified frequently. Check with us first to be informed of any changes that may occur.

Currently, baby formula and breast milk are permitted if a passenger is traveling with a small child.  Asthma inhalers are also allowed for those who need them.  You may also bring prescription meds, including liquids, gels, and aerosols.  This also includes lubricants, eye drops, and saline solution when there is a medical reason to possess them.  Liquids which are needed for life support or life-sustenance are permitted.  This includes items like bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs. 

Prosthetic devices and augmentation items are allowed too, including mastectomy aides, artificial breasts, bras, gel filled bra shells, saline, etc.  Frozen substances and gels for cooling a medical problem are allowed as well. 

You may carry as many of these items as you need in the amounts you need in your checked baggage.  Medically necessary items that are larger than 3 ounces and are not contained in a one-quart Ziplock bag must be inspected first however. 

There are a few further tips you should consider to speed up and ease your ability to pass through checkpoints.  Be sure to remove any clutter or unneeded items from your carry-on luggage.  This will allow the X-Ray machine to get  a better view of your bag and save you from being detained for a hand search of your bag.  Only include items you may need during and immediately after the flight in your carry –on.  Bulkier and less necessary items can go in your checked bags. 

When bringing medication, be sure to have your proper documentation.  Doctor’s letters and explanations and such items are not required but are recommended.  It is also a good idea to ensure that the label on your medicine container matches what is inside. 

Security officers may ask for explanations if these don’t match.  Wear shoes that are easy to remove quickly.  All passengers are asked to remove them at the checkpoint, but people with disabilities or certain conditions are exempt from this.  If you do not remove your shoes you may be subject to further more invasive screenings. Finally, if you are traveling abroad, be sure to review the additional rules of your destination country.