Travel Concerns
Some Important Travel Items
Many of us attending Fantasis Fair come from all over the country and throughout the world. With the changes in security restrictions
that have been made in recent years, it is worth checking up on what you can or can't do when traveling. Prior to 9/11 many gals came en femme, but now
it is not always a good idea, unless your ID matches your gender presentation. On the other hand, Homeland Security could care less what
sort of clothes are in your suitcase. You may be best off traveling in whatever garb will cause the least amount of suspicion.
There have been recent changes to what you can bring with you on flights. It's no surprise that loaded weapons and explosives
are strictly off-limits in airports and on planes, but the guidelines on some more common items might be less obvious. Even
though gel-filled shoe inserts are not allowed as carry-on luggage, silcone breast forms are fine. Actually, "gel-filled bras" may
be worn through security screening and aboard the plane. Most cosmetics are OK now, but travel-size
toiletries and other personal items
must be in containers that are 3 ounces or less and fit comfortably in a quart-size, zip-top clear plastic
bag. Similar restrictions apply to eye drops, medications (liquid or gel), personal lubricants and saline solutions. For prescription medicine,
the name on the medicine must match the traveler's ticket. All lighters are prohibited as carry-on items although lighters without fuel are
permitted in checked baggage. All matches are prohibited in checked baggage.
You can bring beverages and other items on board if purchased in the secure boarding area but all other beverages are allowed only if they
are in a travel-size container (3 ounces or less) and put in a quart-size, zip-top clear plastic bag for inspection.
The following is a list of items passengers may and may not bring with them to the airport, as posted in September of 2006 by the
Transportation Security Administration. For the most current information and for more details, you
should visit the
TSA website.
| Item |
Allowed in carry-on luggage? |
Allowed in checked luggage? |
| Makeup and personal items |
| Aerosol sprays and cans | Yes | Yes |
| Beverages | Yes | Yes |
| Bubble bath (balls and liquid), bath oils | Yes | Yes |
| Corkscrews | Yes | Yes |
| Cosmetics | Yes | Yes |
| Creams, lotions | Yes | Yes |
| Eye drops, saline solution | Yes | Yes |
| Eyeglass repair tools | Yes | Yes |
| Eyelash curlers | Yes | Yes |
| Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics | Yes | Yes |
| Gel-type candies | No | Yes |
| Gel shoe inserts | No | Yes |
| Hair gel | Yes | Yes |
| Hair straightener or detangler | Yes | Yes |
| Insect repellent | Yes | Yes |
| Knitting and crochet needles | Yes | Yes |
| Lighters | No | No |
| Lip gel, lip balm, lip gloss | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid sanitizers and soaps | Yes | Yes |
| Medication (liquid or gel) | Yes | Yes |
| Mouthwash | Yes | Yes |
| Nail clippers, nail files, cuticle cutters | Yes | Yes |
| Nail polish, removers | Yes | Yes |
| Perfume, cologne | Yes | Yes |
| Personal lubricants | Yes | Yes |
| Pudding, Jell-O, whipped cream, yogurt and other gel-like food substances | Yes | Yes |
| Safety razors | Yes | Yes |
| Scissors (metal-pointed tips, cutting edge 4 inches or less) | Yes | Yes |
| Scissors (plastic or metal with blunted tips) | Yes | Yes |
| Shampoo, conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Toothpaste | Yes | Yes |
| Tweezers | Yes | Yes |
| Umbrellas | Yes | Yes |
| Safety matches | Yes | No |
| Medication and special needs devices |
| All medical and special needs devices are allowed as long as they are properly marked with a professionally printed
label identifying the manufacturer's name and inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed. | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic devices |
| All electronic devices are allowed, but check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions on their use during flight. | Yes | Yes |
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