I wonder what parents with small kids are going to do ?

LOL, jag...if some people had their way around here, they'd like to see small children checked at the gate.

I've been watching this all night. Seems it was Continental, United, and American . . . maybe others, can't remember. All USA airlines coming from UK to US.

All transcontinental flights from US to UK now have the same "no carry-on" restrictions. It's changing minute to minute so definitely check the homeland security website (and any other with flight info) before you take any flight in the new future. Thanks you Scotland Yard, and God Bless the USA. Scares the hell out of me that people are trying to blow up my children!

BA too.

Hi Sue - I think you may be referring to the group of exchange students from Egypt who were scheduled to enroll at Montana State Univ. last week. All but 11 showed up. They found 3 in Minnesota on Tues and 2 (or 3) in NJ yesterday. According to reports, they were interviewed by the FBI and HS and concluded they didn't find any connection with a terrorist organization. The last report I saw didn't say whether they had been released or not and they are still looking for the rest of the group.

Just wishing everyone flying soon safe travels and lots of patience!!!!

OMG! I will be with my 19 mo, old twins in Logan airport at 3am--and the flight is at 6am!should be interesting.
Are dvd's allowed or not? I am hearing conflicting reports!!

I'm hearing NO electronics. I'm also hearing no books.

I wonder if you can pack stickers to occupy the children.

omg no books ? ok. I will have everyone giving me the evil eye with twins who are going to be HAIRY, to say the least!!! this should be one heck of a trip....

stickers LOL .,sad, but it'll HAVE to do lol

Tear out pages from the inflight magazine and make them paper airplanes.

What harm can books cause?

Don't know, other than it's just easier to ban things entirely or perhaps containers can be hidden inside and they don't want to have to screen them all. All I know is that my BIL, traveling UK to JFK was told they were not allowed. I can't entirely clarify if it is the same traveling in the other direction.

Here's what I know -

US domestic flights and flights TO all foreign destinations including the UK - all liquids/gels etc. to be in checked bags. Exceptions limited to Rx meds, baby formula. Apparently the TSA inspectors will "verify" that any permitted liquids are legit (e.g. take a sip from baby's bottle, etc.) Otherwise, check it or chuck it. Wife's traveling companion this morning had masacara, lipstick, sunblock go bye-bye. Cell phones, laptops, other electronics okay but subject to normal inspection standards (including SSSS if they think it's wise.)

UK-originating flights - no carryons beyond travel tickets/ID (passports etc.) Rx meds and other pocket contents; no liquids, eyeglasses cases, women's handbags, computers... in short, nothing but the clothes on your back and a baggie filled with a very short list of allowable contents.

Keep tuned to official media on this - there's a lot of misinformation rolling around. I have CNN on behind me and another window open to BBC as I write this, and I've probably made a mistake as it is.

yikes! Can I bring my purse on without the liquid stuff? or one plastic clear bag only??
going to turks and caicos out of Logan Sat.

Seeworld---I tried the paper airplane thing--works for 1 minute then they eat it lol

sunnydelite, this will be your opportunity to create a whole new bag of tricks...what can I say?? Just pack the baggie, and put your bag in your suitcase!

Bring candy.

It looks like alcohol will be the only way to entertain yourself on flights these days.

Hmmn. Plane arrival=Passengers plastered.

All these years of beefed-up security...suddenly shampoo and cell phones are dangerous? If they are, why hasn't our wonderful Homeland Security figured this out until NOW? Just sitting around waiting for the terrorists to outsmart them AGAIN?

Best wishes to you, sunnydelite! We have found that flying with kids, the DVD works like a charm to keep them quiet, occupied and stop kicking the seat in front of them!

What in the world will *I* do on a 7.5hour flight without a book? The only reason I look forward to flying is b/c I can read!

My husband and I have a huge decision to make. I have outbound FF tix to London for next July (2007), and I have to call tomorrow to secure the return flight. Do I want to fly with my kids without all this stuff? (No.) Do I still want to go to London (Yes.)

We are ticketed on Air Canada (and flying through Toronto) - maybe that will give us a bit more protection? Although overseas USair flights have those built in TVs...

I was having a really hard time getting FF tix to London - I wonder if it will be as hard now?

I still agree with the Madagascar penguins.