<p>There has been some discussion about the recent restrictions regarding carryon items. Someone posted that no electronic equipment will be allowed. If this includes laptop computers, do any of you have plans on how you will get your child's computer to college if you are flying?? Also, we will be carrying on two musical instruments. Will this be a problem also?? Any suggestions... are these restrictions re:electronics for international flights only, or domestic also. And do you think the restrictions will relax somewhat with some time?</p>
<p>I heard "no laptops" on the news today. I doubt that this will last long since it impacts business travelers too much. In the meantime, one could place it in checked luggage but that's taking a risk for theft and damage. The other option would be to ship it insured. Hopefully the laptop ban won't last long.</p>
<p>Yes, I hope so,too. Especially since luggage is no longer allowed to be locked, the chances of thefts are redoubled. </p>
<p>Last month, a friend traveled to Asia. She missed connections because of weather, had to be rescheduled and rerouted on another airline. Her luggage took a week to arrive. About 1/3 of the contents were missing.</p>
<p>There is a service that I have heard about but have not used yet - called Universal express - will handle all the luggage etc. and a rate cheaper than fedex or UPS. I have used both fedex and UPS to ship luggage and both have allowed me to ship the bags (they were large duffles used for rafting trips) without putting in boxes. I forgot my laptop at home once and had to have it shipped to me - it went fedex and was not terribly expensive and it was insured just in case. Hope that helps some.</p>
<p>From what I understood, electronics are not allowed on international flights, but still allowed on domestic. We shall see what tomorrow brings.</p>
<p>Yes, from what I have read, it is only liquids and gels that are banned on domestic flights, not electronics.</p>
<p>From the TSA</a> website:
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NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.
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Today's press</a> release reinforces this as the practical aspect of the change in threat level. </p>
<p>The Travelocity website has this to say:
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If you are traveling within the UK, you will have to check ALL of your belongings. Wallets, IDs, and necessary medications are the exceptions, and must be carried in plastic bags (clear bags are recommended).</p>
<h1>Laptops, mobile phones and iPods are among the electronic items banned in carry-on luggage on British flights.
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From this, I read that the prohibition on electronic items is on British flights (domestic or international), not all international flights, and that the liquid/gel/paste prohibition is on US domestic or international flights (hence, all flights).</h1>
<p>A friend who flew back from Hawaii today noted that he was allowed to keep his knife with him, but had to throw out his contact lens solution.</p>
<p>also on the TSA website it says taht laptops are allowed.</p>
<p>However, what about make up products? They had a little blurb about liquid eyeliner and stuff, but never explicitly answered if concealor and powder, etc is allowed.</p>
<p>be safe and don't pack anything in a carry on that you have a question about. If you think it might not be allowed, pack it somewhere else. It will save everyone time and wasted energy.</p>
<p>My understanding is that laptops are ok for US domestic flights. I do recommend a padded laptop sleeve that fits in the kids backpack/bag. They come in both vertical and horizontal styles for easy access and really protect the laptop from getting bumped around too much. My kids have ones from Eagle Creek and love them.
<a href="http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/laptop_cache_vertical/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=41850%5B/url%5D">http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/laptop_cache_vertical/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=41850</a></p>
<p>What I have read so far is basically what Mootmom posted - at the present time, restrictions for carry-on luggage are tighter for international flights and tightest in Great Britain. At this point, make-up products - basically anything that could possibly be used to conceal chemicals (and that would include cream concealers or powders) etc. have to be ditched or packed elsewhere. Also, from what I have read purses have to be packed in the check-in bags. On BBC World yesterday, authorities in GB asked people to cancel all non-essential flight arrangements and re-book through other countries.</p>
<p>The following article outlines the basic restrictions for both domestic and international travel:</p>
<p>Has anyone ever used these?? I still wouldn't pack a laptop unless forced, but I would take a chance on an Ipod or cheap digital camera. Then there is the whole other issue about cushioning your electronics so they don't get smashed.</p>
<p>Most stores (any that sell travel supplies) now carry the locks that can be unlocked at security with a special key. My son got some for me last year but I never used them. If they is a key that can open these locks I figured anyone that works at the airport most likely has access to one! I have given up with worrying about items being taken "behind the scenes", it's a lost cause! Now, if I have to start packing laptops, cell phones and cameras, I will have to rethink how I pack.</p>
<p>There is a new business venture in this somewhere. I can see more Internet cafes in airports. Perhaps some sort of portable "reader" so that you carry on your discs, and do simple work with your data on the plane.</p>
<p>What would be hard is no crossword puzzles, no books, no water on the plane. Delta will be selling drinks and snacks within a month - mark my words.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>Delta will be selling drinks and snacks within a month >></p> </blockquote>
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<p>I sure hope so!!! I'll be flying back to CT from San Jose with a LONG flight to Atlanta with NO FOOD. I leave San Jose at 1pm and arrive in Atlanta at 8:30 pm. These coast to coast LONG trips with pretzels are not great. If I can't even carry on food, I'll starve!!!</p>
<p>What I will find hard is not the not having a laptop while in a plane, but having it stolen from my checked luggage and not having it available while on extended trips; Ditto for cellphones which are a must in many parts of the world.</p>
<p>I wonder if they allow chewing gum and wet-wipes?
I was trying to help my kid fly to school without checking baggage. Looks like I'm gonna MAIL his toiletries. And no carried on food on long flights with no meal? He was gonna pack a lunch. . .This can't last!</p>
<p>Plus...sorry to say it...the coffee on airplanes is just awful. I always took my own Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks coffee on the plane, with a bagel, danish or Cinnabon. At least on international flights they feed you!!!</p>
<p>atomom, so far no one has said "no carried on food" for US domestic flights, just "no carried-on beverages". If he's flying overseas, all bets are off. </p>
<p>I wonder if this will cause a (temporary?) sea change and have airlines handing out free meals again. (Ha.)</p>
<p>(PS: thumper1, JetBlue serves Dunkin Donuts coffee on their flights. :) )</p>