Hand luggage restrictions

Hi again Ian,

This link http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm take you to the latest list of banned items for hand luggage. A hand mirror or glass is not mentioned which I find surprising as it could be used as a harming weapon, but they seem more worried about toxic and flammable substances. So it sounds as through your wife can take her mirror through.

Linda

Hi Linda,

Sorry to trouble you again. My wife has a vanity mirror which is about 15cms in diameter. Is it possible to take it in our hand luggage please, as, for obvious reasons, it will be a lot less likely to get broken.

Regards,

Ian R.J. Drake.

Hi Ian,

Food is no longer listed as a banned substance, but I know of someone in the last few days who had some chocolate and water confiscated at check in so it's up to you whether or not you risk it. Still it all helps to boost the income at the normally very expensive airport cafes!

Have a good trip

Linda

Hi Gary,

With all the changes in Security checks lately, can you clarify whether we can take our own sandwiches through security now or are they a 'banned substance'? We travel on Thursday 28th so an early reply will be much appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Ian R.J. Drake.