STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

Are you kidding me??

Hedvig · Coach

The whole thing about liquid explosives in carry-on luggage sounds really scary. And of course I have to fly to Europe in less than a week. I'm just glad I won't be flying through London this time.

member · Hermes

Yeah, who knows when we will be able to bring any type of liquids on planes again.

My poor boss is traveling today, of course, and they're saying to allow at least an extra 2 hours to get through the airports and you either have to check all of your liquid products or throw them out - no carrying on.

Irene · Dooney & Bourke

Very scary, but the key is that British officials caught them. If they continue being vigilant, these plots will continue being foiled.

Kari · Dooney & Bourke

OMG! Can you imagine getting to the airport and having to THROW AWAY your expensive beauty products. The shampoo, the hair products, the make-up!

That gets very pricey to replace.

I know that there are much bigger issues at stake, like plane crashes, bombs, terrorism, etc...but OH THE HUMANITY of throwing out beauty products!!!

ILoveChoo · Hermes

I'm pissed. I'm goign to Chicago next weekend for literalyl like 1 day. I wasn't goign to check my bag, cause I want to get from the airport into the city to see my friends asap!

I'm gonna try to not pack naything liquidy, but I don't know if it will be possible.

atlgirl · Gucci

It's no joke. We are flying to Europe in about ten days, and I will have to seriously rethink my packing strategies. I may have to wear my glasses (ugh), because I can't bring a case with saline to take my lenses out during the leg to / from Spain. ~sighs~

Plus, no water - which means flight attendants are going to HATE me because I drink a TON of water on flights, and I will be asking for water constantly if they continue to give out those tiny bottles from the serving cart.

I'm glad we're not going to London either - I am all for taking measures to make us more safe, but no carryons at all?!?? I would lose my mind. Travel pillow, reading material, light blanket - I would be quite grumpy on flights without *some* amenities.

We have friends flying out tmo. night and also on Saturday, and of course they are not looking forward to the increased wait times, etc. Sometimes this world is just sucky.

bex · Chanel

i'm glad they figured out the plot and are taking care of things and putting the precautions out there for our safety...

but....

when i travel for work i have approx. 50 hair products with me. 1/2 goes in my carry on and the other 1/2 goes into my checked bag b/c you are only allowed a certain amount of pressurized aerosols in bags so i have to split it up. this is gonna suck big time... i have no idea how i am going to travel for work now except to have everything sent out of my corporate offices b/c i am not ORM-D certified to send out my products on my own... which means i have to plan out my trips and shipping about a month in advance now...

and... i have to fly 2 times in the next 2 1/2 weeks AND the week after that i am flying to London.

*sigh* perfect timing...

p.s. a friend told me today that we can't carry on laptops or IPods now too. is that true? is that only for international flights or does it apply to domestic too?

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

My Hubby is currently stuck at JFK trying to get home. He said the line is 4 hours long, and YES all the women in the line have to THROW AWAY there beauty products.

Thank goodness I decieded to pass on that trip -

travelgirl · Kate Spade

I want to go directly to the airport armed with a bunch of fedex packets and have people either pay me to ship their stuff home or start dumpster diving for all stuff that has to be thrown out!

halleybird · Hermes

I am glad they caught them, too, but I heard no one's even allowed to bring chapstick right now. I am glad I am not flying soon, because I don't go anywhere without chapstick. Seriously. Also, I can't imagine being on a transatlantic flight without a bag of reading material, an ipod, snacks, water, etc...

atlgirl · Gucci

Halleybird, are you serious?? I thought iPods and such (no carryons) are only banned for UK trips. I will seriously be miserable on our flight in ten days if I can't be distracted by the iPod and reading material.

From MSNBC:

Liquids are banned from carry-on luggage and cannot be taken through security checkpoints. That includes drinks, toothpaste, perfume, shampoo, hair gel, suntan lotion and similar items. Drinks purchased in the airport cannot be carried onto flights.

Medications will be allowed but must be presented for inspection at security checkpoints.

Mothers can bring baby formula on board, but only after drinking it in front of security officials first.

All shoes must be removed and placed on an X-ray belt for screening.

Passengers are also asked to arrive at least two hours early to allow for additional screening.

Passengers traveling to the United Kingdom should contact their airline for information about any extra security measures or precautions that might be required. Laptop computers, mobile phones and iPods are among items banned on British flights.

ETA from Delta's web site:

Carry-on Baggage
Advisory: The Department of Homeland Security has implemented new security measures with additional restrictions to carry-on baggage. See Flight Status & Updates for details.

You can carry on one bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as it:

Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg).
Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height.
Fits easily into our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9").
Fits in an overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you.
Here are some examples of personal items:

Male or female purse
Briefcase
Laptop computer (All laptop/computers must be carried aboard and cannot be checked. For information about Delta's battery-saving system for laptops, visit Connectivity)
Camera case
Diaper bag
Items of a similar or smaller size to those listed above, such as Portable Electronic Devices.
These additional items are okay to carry on and don't count towards your allowance:

Food items for immediate consumption
Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches, provided passenger is dependent on them
One box or bag of duty free merchandise
A coat or jacket
An umbrella
One item of reading material

-- Edited by atlgirl at 20:43, 2006-08-10

Irene · Dooney & Bourke

You know what ladies...

now may be a good time to travel "aux natural".

lol

travelgirl · Kate Spade

atlgirl wrote:

Halleybird, are you serious?? I thought iPods and such (no carryons) are only banned for UK trips. I will seriously be miserable on our flight in ten days if I can't be distracted by the iPod and reading material. From MSNBC: Liquids are banned from carry-on luggage and cannot be taken through security checkpoints. That includes drinks, toothpaste, perfume, shampoo, hair gel, suntan lotion and similar items. Drinks purchased in the airport cannot be carried onto flights. Medications will be allowed but must be presented for inspection at security checkpoints. Mothers can bring baby formula on board, but only after drinking it in front of security officials first. All shoes must be removed and placed on an X-ray belt for screening. Passengers are also asked to arrive at least two hours early to allow for additional screening. Passengers traveling to the United Kingdom should contact their airline for information about any extra security measures or precautions that might be required. Laptop computers, mobile phones and iPods are among items banned on British flights. ETA from Delta's web site: Carry-on Baggage Advisory: The Department of Homeland Security has implemented new security measures with additional restrictions to carry-on baggage. See Flight Status & Updates for details. You can carry on one bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as it: Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg). Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height. Fits easily into our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9"). Fits in an overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you. Here are some examples of personal items: Male or female purse Briefcase Laptop computer (All laptop/computers must be carried aboard and cannot be checked. For information about Delta's battery-saving system for laptops, visit Connectivity) Camera case Diaper bag Items of a similar or smaller size to those listed above, such as Portable Electronic Devices. These additional items are okay to carry on and don't count towards your allowance: Food items for immediate consumption Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches, provided passenger is dependent on them One box or bag of duty free merchandise A coat or jacket An umbrella One item of reading material

-- Edited by atlgirl at 20:43, 2006-08-10

I don't like how MSNBC says "mothers can bring baby formula but only after drinking it first" ???? Notice how the MOTHERS have to drink the gross formula not the DADS! Of course! LOL!

halleybird · Hermes

atlgirl wrote:

Halleybird, are you serious?? I thought iPods and such (no carryons) are only banned for UK trips. -- Edited by atlgirl at 20:43, 2006-08-10

oops, sorry, I should have specified that. I was thinking about when I flew to London. I have a feeling they'll have to relax the rules before too long.

travelgirl- ITA agree with your comment.

member · Hermes

bex wrote:

p.s. a friend told me today that we can't carry on laptops or IPods now too. is that true? is that only for international flights or does it apply to domestic too?

I definitely don't think this is true for US flights. My boss traveled from Ohio to Chicago today and he was able to carry on his laptop, pager, and Blackberry.