scissors approved for air travel
02-06-2011, 01:26 PM
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Quick story-I travelled from Vanuatu to LA a few years ago after having blood clots in my lungs on a long flight (DVT's) the year before and was given Coumiden (sp?) in pre-filled syringes from the hospital I was medical evacuated to in New Zealand. I was told to keep them in case I got them again-especially since I traveled frequently on these long 11-13 hour flights. I packed a box of 8 syringes (with needles) in my carry-on from Vanuatu to LA, and back thru LA to Fiji and Vanuatu-and NEVER ONCE did anyone even open my bag to look at them when they went thru the X-ray!!
02-06-2011, 01:36 PM
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A ball point pen can be a lethal weapon. So can a pencil. And a flashlight. A high heeled shoe. A key. A brooch. Geez, I bet a lot of every day items could be used as a weapon. Now don't arrest me...I'm just saying.......
I'd never take my good scissors, even though approved. it just takes one person to ruin your day (and your trip).
I'd never take my good scissors, even though approved. it just takes one person to ruin your day (and your trip).
02-06-2011, 01:36 PM
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Last time I flew, I bought a 99 cent pair of child scissors to take with me. Figured that wouldn't hurt much if taken. I also took a small set of wooden needles that were also inexpensive (probably bought with a Joann's coupon) and cotton to make washcloths.
02-06-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by k9dancer
A ball point pen can be a lethal weapon. So can a pencil. And a flashlight. A high heeled shoe. A key. A brooch. Geez, I bet a lot of every day items could be used as a weapon. Now don't arrest me...I'm just saying.......
I'd never take my good scissors, even though approved. it just takes one person to ruin your day (and your trip).
I'd never take my good scissors, even though approved. it just takes one person to ruin your day (and your trip).
02-06-2011, 01:49 PM
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I had to give up a pair of antique embroidery scissors in the Vegas airport. I carried them for fingernails and tag removal - tags in clothes drive me crazy. On the outgoing trip, they were in my checked luggage, but I used them in the motel room the morning we left and dropped them in my purse out of habit. Security would not let me have them. I could go see if I could find my luggage or go buy a mailer and mail them to myself. It was midnight and the plane was due to leave soon, so I had to give them up. They couldn't have been any more than three inches long. I was not a happy camper.
02-06-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
I had to give up a pair of antique embroidery scissors in the Vegas airport. I carried them for fingernails and tag removal - tags in clothes drive me crazy. On the outgoing trip, they were in my checked luggage, but I used them in the motel room the morning we left and dropped them in my purse out of habit. Security would not let me have them. I could go see if I could find my luggage or go buy a mailer and mail them to myself. It was midnight and the plane was due to leave soon, so I had to give them up. They couldn't have been any more than three inches long. I was not a happy camper.
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