contain YOURSELF! Suddenly, flying is in the bag
Carrying on
By EDIE GROSS
Date published: 9/30/2006
On Tuesday, the Transportation Security Administration eased its ban on liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on luggage, allowing passengers to bring whatever toiletries they can cram into a 7-by-8-inch, zip-closed plastic baggie--provided each item is no more than 3 ounces.
As an example, the TSA's Web site features a Ziploc packed tightly with the world's smallest containers of toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, lotion, lip gloss, makeup and Evian Brumisateur Mineral Water Spray.
The TSA-approved sacks are slightly larger than your average sandwich baggie--not enormous, but spacious enough for the necessities.
And because we know travelers can't survive on mouthwash and lip gloss alone, we've assembled some other bags you might want to consider folding into your carry-on.
For actual government-approved information about what you can and can't bring aboard America's airlines, visit tsa.gov on the Web.
To reach EDIE GROSS: 540/374-5428
Email: egross@freelancestar.com
KFC Value Meal No. 1.
One drumstick, a biscuit, some coleslaw and a lump of mashed potatoes with no more than 3 fluid ounces of gravy. Rolaids and Pepto-Bismol purchased separately. |
Action Figure Bag.
All your favorite superheroes (or at least the ones in our cubicles), coming together in a fabulous display of unity: Strawberry Shortcake, Snoopy, plastic cowboy man, fuzzy Dalmatian fire-rescue dude, the fierce Happy Meal alligator, nondescript hopper bunny toy and, just for good measure, a Toyota Supra. |
The MacGyver Pack.
Everything MacGyver would ever need to break into the evildoers' jungle compound and save the world from, um, evildoing: a rubber chicken, a packet of Sweet'N Low, a spool of cinnamon tooth floss, one giant paper clip, a stick of gum and a spork. |
Party Bag.
Stuck on the tarmac while your pilot changes a flat tire? No problem. Crank up the iPod and commence happy hour: one cigar, one small bottle of rum, one small bottle of bourbon, a drink stirrer, confetti, a handful of peanuts and a Wiggles napkin for mopping up those spills. The Bayer Extra Strength pain reliever is for the following morning. |
First Aid Kit.
Suffer a nasty injury after forgetting to return your tray to its proper upright position? No worries. If the seatbelt light has been turned off, use the lap belt to fashion a tourniquet. If not, unzip your first aid kit: surgical tape, bandages, scissors with rounded tops, hydrocortisone cream, needles and thread, and gloves in fashionable purple. |
Office Supplies.
Because when no one's looking, you can't help stealing the sticky notes: one notebook, a pen, highlighter, glue stick, Wite-Out, staples, staple remover (just in case) and Foohy Rub-a-Way eraser. |
Snack pack.
In case you get a sugar jones at 30,000 feet: bag of plain M&Ms, gum for takeoffs and landings, half a pack of SweeTarts, watermelon lollipop and candy corn. |
Inflight Movie.
Already seen "Dr. Doolittle 2"? Already had the airplane pretzels? Us too. So bring your own supplies: "The Milagro Beanfield War" DVD, directed by Robert Redford, and a package of microwave popcorn. |
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