Foiled Terrorist plot..

JoeyandDavid · August 10, 2006

With the announcement of today of the foiled terrorist plot to blow up numerous aircraft filled with passengers .. And the no carry on policy in some circumstances .. How will this change the way you plan to get from point A to point B..

Will you start flying in a day early if you hadn't before?..Will you no longer take valuables like laptops and camera gear because on a moments notice they might need to be checked in the luggage.. and more prone to theft..(I would think most people carry credit worthy information in on their notebook)..

What changes if any will these new regulations and policies bring to your future and present travel plans?

SCIROCCO · August 10, 2006

Thank Goodness I can drive to my Ports In Galveston,Texas! Thats one of the reasons I dont fly is just so much hassle! : :wink: Also how is it going to effect getting through security on the cruise ships what changes can we expect for our upcoming cruise? :wink: Booze smugglers beware! I would put the take on products they are banning in my checked Luggage just in case! :wink: So be prepared! I guess we could call and check with the cruise lines you are sailing on to make sure! Of course you know how many wrong answers you get! :wink: If there was a Really great cruise that I wanted to take where I would have to fly to the City of embarkation I would Fly but only in a extreme case! :wink:

Shari2 · August 10, 2006

We always fly in a day or two earlier when we can, so we will be sure to do that. I hear that we can carry liquids in our checked luggage, so I will put my shampoos and lysol and other things in my checked. I will be sure to check the airline's website first to see what their restrictions are. I'm a nervous flyer already, so I'm sure all this will make me more anxious.

jbond · August 10, 2006

Won't change any plans we have. The "no carry on" was a quick decision at UK airports, I don't believe it affects US airports. No liquids in carry on is OK by me and seems to make sense from what I'm hearing about the discovered threat. I just hope that they keep finding all the plots.

jbond · August 11, 2006

From the TSA website.

Where We Stand

Frequently Asked Questions

New Security Measures

Is it safe to fly?

Yes. We do not have any specific threat to flights in the U.S. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have taken these steps as a precautionary measure. We continue to monitor intelligence sources closely and will adjust the security measures as warranted.

What should the American people know?

We ask every passenger to be alert and report suspicious activity to authorities.

What can people expect at the checkpoints?

Passengers may experience longer lines at airports and should plan to arrive early. Check with your specific airline and airport before flight departure time to determine how much time is needed for your flight. Passengers should pack their patience and ensure that that they do not bring any liquids to the security checkpoint in carry-on luggage. These items are no longer permitted on board the aircraft. To expedite the process, avoid having clutter in your bags and minimize the number carry-on items.

Why are you banning liquids?

We are taking appropriate preventive measures to protect the public given the plot uncovered by U.K. authorities.

Will there be any exceptions?

The following items are permitted to be carried aboard the aircraft:

* Passengers traveling with infants may bring baby formula.

* Prescription medicine that matches the passengerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s name.

* Essential non-prescription medicines such as insulin are permitted.

What about liquid eyeliner and similar items?

If you are in doubt about an item, please leave it at home or place in your checked baggage or the item may be intercepted at the security checkpoint.

Media reports indicated that passengers may be forced to sample infant formula or milk before being permitted to fly. Is that true?

No. TSA will not ask passengers to sample fluids or beverages during the screening process. This process is being required at foreign airports and is not required at any domestic U.S. airport. Infant formula must be submitted for inspection to a TSA security officer by passengers traveling with a baby.

Media have also reported that laptops, cell phones and electronic items are no longer allowed. Is that true.

No. TSA continues to allow laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic items.

Will you be hand searching bags?

There will be more hand searches of bags at the checkpoint and a bag check at the gate immediately prior to boarding the aircraft.

Do you have the ability to detect liquid explosives?

We have several methods to detect explosives at the checkpoint. We also have the ability to detect liquids through our screening process.

How early should passengers arrive?

Passengers should consult their individual airline, but we recommend arriving at least two hours in advance of flight time.

Again, keep in mind that if it is necessary to remove liquids at the checkpoint, time will be added to the process.

What cities were the incoming flights involved in the plot arriving at?

Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot comment on the specific flights or threat.

schatje · August 11, 2006

Thanks Jbond for the info. We travel two days ahead of our cruise so we can just make adjustments and buy things we need at the port of embarkation.

SCIROCCO · August 11, 2006

Thanks jbond I was going to post that same info but you beat me to it! Thanks much! :wink: They did say it would be ok in your checked baggage schatje if you need to take a bigger container instead of the smaller ones! :wink:

zebra · August 11, 2006

I saw one woman having to put her lipstick on and then place the lipstick in the checked baggage - please don't be taking any photo's of me on my arrival in Europe 9 hours later!!! :grin: