3 THINGS I REALLY NEED WHEN I FLY!
 

I have really bad sinuses, so when I fly overseas, I have to have saline spray and Ayr gel, so the inside of my nose doesn't dry out, and I always have a small bottle of Maalox (liquid), the pills don't work for me. What am I going to do? Do you think they will accept Dr.'s notes? I'm serious!

The restrictions say that prescription liquid medison is okay and only if verified authentic. No over the counter liquid meds. So maybe you could get your Dr to give you a prescription for something and take that, but go to the airport early so they can call to verify that the prescription and med is authentic.

Some of the fluids that will be permitted are "prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; and insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines . . . "

So you might try prescription alternatives.

My lips dry out so badly. I'd go nuts if I couldn't fly with a tube of lip gloss or something similar; wonder if there is a prescription lip moisurizer on the market?

Note to Islamic terrorists: all you need to get explosives on board is a note from your doctor.

water and a book.

I have a book with me everywhere I go--even long lines at the DMV. Surely they don't think we'll take 10 hour flights without water?
Are electric key fobs the ones you point at your car door to unlock it? Or do they mean the ones that actually have a remote starter? If they lose your luggage and it costs $600 to replace a Mercedes key, I think they are going to have some uproars.

hoping--airplanes have water available for the asking.

Just two things I really need when I fly ... the plane's safe departure and the plane's safe arrival. Everything else is expendable.

heather,
perfect answer.

I think that as they narrow down just exactly what this latest plot entailed various items will return to the Ok list. My understanding was items one could get at that last concourse (after security) would be allowed (certainly would be a windfall for those businesses). I would expect, once one is on-board they will have water available. It is a bummer for sure for those folks traveling in the next few days, especially from the UK. We are hopeful they will find some middle ground for the 99.9% of travelers that wish to do no harm (and would like eye and nose drops while reading their book). Since we only carry on (and have a connection to catch in less than an hour on September 9) we are already deciding on the manner in which to handle this latest inconvenience. Thank goodness there is no talk of cutting out the cocktails!! Shirley

Use the butter they give you with your in-flight meal as lip gloss.

Seriously, folks, the rest of us do not want to have to stand on line behind you while you argue with security that you'll go nuts if you can't take your lip gloss into the cabin.

Get some Redken lip conditioner.

<Use the butter they give you with your in-flight meal as lip gloss.>

LOL!!!!

I agree with Robespierre about the doctor's note.

When this crisis is over and we go back to the "usual" airport security screening is there going to be the possibility that is when another plotter will try to get explosives on board?

What is wrong with the current security measures that they are felt to be inadequate only when a "plot" is uncovered.

Are they still adequate when plots aren't uncovered?

Another question. Since we will have to get to the airport earlier, because of security, and we usually fly in the a.m. if possible, we bring breakfast on board. How can my bagel pose a terror threat? I don't want to pay $$$$ for airline food, and BTW, domestically, its usually not offered for sale or otherwise, is it? I agree with the poster who says the only 2 things they really need is to take off safely and land safely. How can a book cause trouble?

zwho: Perhaps this is off subject...but you ask

>>>How can a book cause trouble?<<<

I don't want to step on anyone's toes here, but there are a few books that have proven to be the underlying cause of millions of violently tragic deaths the world over.

Stu T.

The only thing I really need is my Ambien so I can get some sleep.

Tracy

The good news: tweezers are no longer confiscated, and this practice ended sometime in 2002---the bad news: no water, incur kidney stones at your own risk.

BC

How could a bagel cause any trouble? How could gatorade cause any trouble?

The point is that they are trying to keep carryon items to a mimunum: Your wallet, your passport, your essential medicine, so that there are not miles 13 miles long while they examine your bagel and bible.

Folks, do try to get a grip. You are only going on an 8-hour plane flight. You don't need your blankie and your bagel and your book. Watch the movie.

Stu T - so true, so true

I'm another person that can't fathom going anywhere without my Chapstick. I mean, I can't even go without it for a trip to the grocery store, much less on a plane for several hours. I'm addicted - it sounds ridiculous, but I'm being serious. You use it for awhile, and then your lips get dependent on it, and they get dry without it, cracking and hurting if you don't keep it on. Chapstick is more of a wax than a liquid gloss, though - do you think it would be banned? And no, I can't use butter! I can't even use a different type of gloss. I'm specifically addicted to the texture of chapstick.

Other than that, there's nothing I can't go without. Bringing a book on board is nice, but not necessary for me; I can get water on the plane; I can take my decongestant (needed for my ears) before boarding.

Stu T - Very true and funny!

I agree - get a grip!- I'd rather not have to wait behind the idiots that try to break the rules....please stick to the express check outs at the supermarket for that sort of crazy stunt.

Not to make such a big deal, but when you say "get a grip", I think just getting on a plane takes a lot of nerve. I hate it, but I love foreign countries. Now, I not only have the usual worry of, how the hell does this BIG thing stay in the air, and we're over water, where could we land? I have to worry about being blown up, and I have NO distactions. Sorry, but to some of us humans, 8 to 10 hours cramped in a uncomfortable seat with a bad preselected movie to watch does not equal safety or peace of mind. I travel in spite of my phobias, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I don't want to get drunk on airline booze to get a grip, and thats lookin like one of the only outlets available! Ya, I want my blankie, book and bagel! No liquids involved.

I'm just sitting back waiting for the prices to drop to London.

tara3056...

My sister used to be a Chapstick addict. She carried a muff instead of a bouquet when she got married so she would have a place for her chapstick.

A doctor finally got her off it. He told her something in the Chapstick erodes the outer lip surface. I can't remember what she used in place of it, but it worked until her natural lip covering grew back. I'll try to find out and post it.

I can't believe the crisis in London has lead to Chapstick........but I can't go anywhere without it either...I tend to breath through my mouth which dries my lips. If it's doing something to my lips I'd love to know about it!

About the saline spray...take with an empty plastic spray bottle and some salt--roll your own.

>we usually fly in the a.m. if possible, we bring breakfast on board. How can my bagel pose a terror threat?<

Eat yur bagel while standing in line at security.

((I))

travelfan1: so glad to know I'm not the only one!

I'm travelling to Seattle in a few days, and from the TSA website, it doesn't look like carry-on luggage is forbidden at all. Just liquids. Also, it looks like we can still take our laptop (we use it for its GPS on trips) in our carry-on. The Chapstick is still iffy, but really, it doesn't seem to me like it's a liquid *or* a gel, so who knows?

Linda431: I'd **love** to know what she used to make herself stop using it! Without it, I will compulsively pick at the skin on my lips until they bleed :(

>Now, I not only have the usual worry of, how the hell does this BIG thing stay in the air,...<

It stays up solely by the faith of the passengers and crew.

If you start people worrying that it might fall out of the air, it will.

((I))

I didn't know there were Chapstick addicts. Perhaps taking the Queen Mary is the answer? (Just don't watch Titanic if you haven't already.)

If you are inside a plane and it explodes, all your troubles -- including chapped lips -- will be over, so I don't see the point in worrying about it once the plane takes off.

And I think you'll have less to worry about before you take off if you and others see draconian security rules being strictly enforced, no exceptions made.

As to "how DOES that big thing stay in the air over water"?

Haven't you ever noticed all those seagulls at the airport? They carry it over on their backs.

Go ahead, make fun of me. I'm not the only person who took physics, can tell you about Bernoullis principle, actually flies in planes, but still think that it doesn't make sense. I know I'll be able to function, its just that flying overseas is such a hassle anyway. Now it will be just that much more so, and those crafty terrorists will still be looking for new ways to get us!

Am I the only person here who lives in New York City and figures my chances of making it home at night (or waking up alive) are 50-50 every day?

I relax when the plane takes off!

3 things I really need when I fly..email confirmation, passport (if International flight) and credit card would be the most important to me.

Oh, a lot of us are going to be inconvenienced, and not have the comfort we need on the flight (I always like having some toiletries along, and a change of clothes--they'd better not lose my luggage!).

Let's just pretend we're overlanders on the Oregon Trail. Those people put up with a lot more inconvenience and discomfort than we ever will, and just as much danger.

Plan ahead, and soldier on!

Merseyheart, I didn't have any (they waited for the railroads) but I would imagine our forefathers that came across the US in covered wagons would shake their heads in wonderment at how stessed people are that they have to go X number of hours on a plane without all the conveniences they are use to.

And I wonder what the immigrants that went by ship from Europe to America would think, especially those put in the holds of the ships.

I think we will all survive the discomfort of the new government rules and regulations. But it is not a happy situation of course..due to the reason for the rules and regulations.

But as long as we all arrive safe and sound that is the bottom line isn't it?

nessundorma, I hear ya. My commute to work 5 days a week is 52 miles round trip, on Dallas highways, with hostile folks, with distracted folks. I'm sure that my daily commute is the biggest risk factor in my life. I'm a very relaxed airline passenger.

LOL Underhill,
Or snort your own by pouring a little salt and some tepid water in the cup of your hand.

Ah, loveitaly,
The pioneers had their problem with over-packers. The country was littered with furniture, china and tea services that had to be discarded from wagon trains.
On the other hand, I'm sure that the first words ever muttered by our Fodorite ancestors were, "Geez! All you need is a 22 inch club and bearskin!"

who said anything about not being allowed to take books on planes, anyway?