FAQ |
Effective Tuesday, September 26, TSA Is Adjusting The Ban On Liquids, Aerosols And Gels
Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.(8.5X7.5)
After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft.
At the checkpoint travelers will be asked to remove the zip-top bag of liquids and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
In addition, larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening.
It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel policy will be made in the near future.
This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.
For more details on how these measures affect you read our questions and answers on the new measures. Security Measure Questions and Answers at www.tsa.gov
Travel Tips To Make Your Screening Experience Hassle-free
The secret to getting through security smoothly is to de-clutter your carry-on bag. This lets our Transportation Security Officers get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of your carry-on.
When possible, keep packing liquids in checked baggage. You will get through security faster.
Limit quantities to what is needed for the duration of the flight.
Items purchased in the secure boarding area are for use on the immediate flight. If you must leave the secure boarding area and re-enter through the screening checkpoint, items exceeding 3 ounces that are not in the zip-top bag will again be prohibited.
Before you fly, understand what you can and cannot bring and how these security measures impact your trip . Permitted and Prohibitted Items
To effectively communicate important security information, we translated these changes into a variety of languages. Translated Security Information
The ban on liquids, aerosols and gels was implemented on August 10 after a terrorist plot was foiled. Since then, experts from around the government, including the FBI and our national labs have analyzed the information we now have and have conducted extensive explosives testing to get a better understanding of this specific threat. These changes are intended to enhance security and balance human needs because we have a better understanding of the threat and security risks associated with liquids, aerosols and gels.
In addition, TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment – more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification, deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal, and screening by observation techniques.
Airline Checked Luggage Policies(as of 8/31/06)
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Airline |
Allowance |
Max wt per piece |
Max size per piece |
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2 $50 per extra piece |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs |
62" $65 per piece if oversize up to a max of 80" | |
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Alaska (and also Horizon) |
2 |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs Either extra weight or extra piece charge applies (whichever is greater) but not both |
Under 63" $50 if 63"-80" Either extra weight or extra piece charge applies (whichever is greater) but not both |
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2 |
50lbs fee charged for bags over 50lbs, max wt is 70lbs per bag |
Under 62" | |
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2 1-3 extra pieces @ $80 each |
50lbs on both domestic and international flights $25 if 51-70lbs |
under 62" $100 for up to 115" in addition to overweight and/or extra piece charges | |
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2 on intl flights 3 on domestic |
50lbs Note max wt for all luggage of 44lbs on charter flights |
62" | |
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2 1-3 extra pieces @ $80 each |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs |
62" $80 for oversize, max size of 115" | |
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2 Extra bags at $50 each domestically, $100 internationally |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs |
62" $100 for 62"-80" Max oversize is 80" | |
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2 $50 per extra piece |
50lbs $50 for up to 100lbs |
62" $50 for up to 80" | |
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2 1-3 extra pieces @ $80 $25 per extra piece on interisland flights |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs Over 70lbs not accepted |
62" 'The charge for an oversized bag may depend on what you're transporting'. Max oversize is 80" | |
|
2 |
50lbs $25 if 51-70LBS $50 if 71-99lbs If both overweight and oversize, both fees apply |
62" $50 for 62"-80" Max oversize is 80" If both overweight and oversize, both fees apply | |
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2 @ 50lbs 1-3 extra pieces @ $80 each |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs |
62" $80 for 63"-160" | |
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3 4-9 extra pieces at $50 each 10+ @ $110 each |
50lbs $25 if 51-70lbs $50 for 71-100lbs |
62" $50 for oversize Max oversize is 80" | |
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2 Extra pieces $50 each |
70lbs $50 if 71-100lbs |
1st piece max 62" $50 for oversize up to 160" Max oversize is 160" with no more than 80" in any dimension | |
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2 3 for 1K Premier Executive, Premier Executive and Star Alliance Gold members $80 for each extra piece 1-2 extra pieces @ $85 each |
50lbs possibly 70lbs for 1K Premier Executive, Premier Executive and Star Alliance Gold members $50 if 51-99lbs If both overweight and oversize, both fees apply |
62" $80 for up to 115" If both overweight and oversize, both fees apply | |
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2 1-7 extra pieces @ $80 each |
50lbs $50 if 51-70lbs $80 if 71-100lbs 100lbs max wt |
62" Max oversize is 115" with no more than 72" in any dimension |
American Airlines
Carry-On
1 bag, 45 inches/40 pounds maximum
1 personal item
http://www.aa.com
America West
Carry-On
1 bag, 51 inches maximum
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
http://www2.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/baggage/baggagepolicies.aspx
Continental
Carry-On
1 bag, 51 inches/40 pounds maximum
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/check.aspx
Delta
Carry-On
1 bag, 45 inches/40 pounds maximum
(must easily fit within 14 x 9 x 22-inch SizeWise® unit)
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/baggage_allowance/index.jsp#checked
Frontier
Carry-On
1 bag, 49 inches/35 pounds maximumm
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/faqs/baggage-faqs.do
JetBlue
http://www.jetblue.com/help/topics/help_topic_baggageinfo.html
Carry-On
Airbus A320: 26 inches length x 18 inches
width x 12 inches height
EMBRAER 190: 24 inches length x 16 inches
width x 10 inches height
Checked Baggage details
http://www.jetblue.com/help/topics/help_topic_baggageinfo.html
Northwest
Carry-On
1 bag, 45 inches (14 x 9 x 22 inches)/40 pounds maximum
1 personal item, 15 x 11 x 6 inches maximum
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
Southwest
Carry-On
1 bag, 10 x 16 x 24 inches maximum
1 smaller, personal-type item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
United
Carry-On
1 bag, 45 inches (14 x 9 x 22 inches)
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
Checked Baggage details
US Airways
Carry-On
1 bag, 51 inches maximum
1 personal item
Full carry-on details
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To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
You are not limited in the amount or volume of these above items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers larger than three ounces, please perform the following:
Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.
We have also taken steps to ensure the security boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints.
