September 29, 2006
Airport Security Update
US airports are now allowing folks to fly with up to 3oz of any number of liquids. The catch is that you must remove the liquids from your carry-on luggage before going through security the liquids must be in a clear zip-log baggie and must go through the x-ray machine separately from the rest of your luggage.
Imagine it this way: you get to the stack of trays in front of the x-ray machine. You remove four: one for your laptop, one for your jacket, one for your shoes, and one for your liquid toiletries. You remove your blackberry, your wallet, and the change from your pocket. You take your shoes and your belt off. You take your laptop out of your bag. You open up your carry-on, open up the toiletries kit, and grab the baggie full of liquids. You walk through the puffer. You walk through the metal detector. You wait for your stuff. You put your stuff back together again, put your belt and shoes back on. Now you can fly.
I tried leaving the baggie of liquids in my carry-on. It seems they’re not bluffing and they can see that you have liquids. I’m going to continue sticking to solids to save time and aggravation at security.
Food and drinks you buy in the secure area are allowed on the plane. That’s all good.
