This weekened we took a family vacation to San Fransisco. My husband was there for the annual Oracle Open World training/seminar. So, my son and I left Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Thursday morning.
I was afraid of the new TSA regulations, and I wanted to make sure that my son could have his snacks, baby food, and formula. SO, I called TSA the night before we left. They said baby formula was fine as long it was in the powder form. And, they could care less about baby food. All his toilettries were safe to board with.
So, leaving Cleveland Hopkins I had no trouble with my items. In fact, I didn't even have to show ID to board the plane. I took advantage of Continential's online check in. And, took no bags besides a backpack.
When I went to board the security (TSA) informed me that I did not need an ID. So, I just showed my boarding pass.
Now, leaving from San Fransisco was a different story. My son had been playing with my wallet and my ID got misplaced in the process. Our bag (the one hubby brought earlier) was overweight. In the hurry he stuffed his overnight case into my diaper bag.
This is where the drama begins. They end up confiscating his toiltries because they weren't in the ziploc 1 quart baggie. So, his scope, toothpaste, shaving cream, and Coolwater cologne all gone. And, I was not allowed to board with baby lotion and diaper rash creme. HOWEVER, they allowed him to retain his TWO shaving razors. One is just a regular Gillette Mac something and the other is the mega Gillette Mac Three.
WTF?
Hold the scope and toothpaste. And, sorry about your son's diaper rash....
But, take the razors?
LOL. TSA is it the help or is it the problem?
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I should also mention that I had another carry on bag with tons of diaper rash creams and baby lotions. They didn't bother with those items - they were in a ziploc baggie.
Does anyone know if ziploc baggies radiate explosive material? Otherwise, why the drama with the baggies?
VOTE FOR A CHANGE!
-Chuck
What I can't figure out is that you aren't allowed plastic knives unless it's rounded (no serrated). But, go ahead with the razor...
If you turn over your diaper rash cream.
It's even more fustrating because I know that taking away toilettries is NOT making me any safter. I would freely give up any of the razors!!
Oh, I will definately vote for a change!!
I live in Ohio and we need a change for sure. The local GOP has decided we all need to show our ID (plus a few pieces of mail from electric company and gas company) to prove we are valid. The address has to be current. So, if you've moved in the last seven years you have to fork over $40. Think who is disenfrancised!!