Crafting on a Plane
10-26-2011, 09:20 PM
#81
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I've taken crochet hooks, needles and-gasp-pointy scissors in my carryon. My little rag quilt spring scissors. They never even blinked. Of course, I profile like a quilter rather than a terrorist, might have something to do with it!
10-27-2011, 12:35 AM
#82
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Location: So Cal
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I will be flying Continental next Monday and I want to do some embroidery. I just checked the Continental website today. They said no pointed scissors no matter how short the blades. So, I am going to buy some "little kid" paper scissors to take. They didn't say anything about nail clippers.
10-27-2011, 01:24 PM
#85
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Location: California
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one time I brougt a crochet hook & a small pair of scissors & they did not bother about it during security check. another time, I brought photos that I want to insert in albums, my hand carry got scrutinized. I think the photos did not x-ray well. To make my life easy, the next time I just travelled with origami papers & folded cranes for a project that I've been planning.
10-27-2011, 07:24 PM
#86
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southern Idaho
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Get a Kindle. So far I've not heard anyone say that couldn't take that on board.
Originally Posted by Ninepatchpatty
You can get a scissors from www.Jean Lyle safe for airline security clearance. It looks like a childs paper scissors but is very sharp.
It depends a lot who is doing the security check.
I recently had a very small bottle of hand sanitizer taken away.
Its a good idea to carry a padded mailing envelope with your name and address and postage just incase you forgot something in your carry on or purse. They will mail it for you..
It depends a lot who is doing the security check.
I recently had a very small bottle of hand sanitizer taken away.
Its a good idea to carry a padded mailing envelope with your name and address and postage just incase you forgot something in your carry on or purse. They will mail it for you..
10-28-2011, 05:09 AM
#87
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central PA
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Originally Posted by sewellie
Get a Kindle. So far I've not heard anyone say that couldn't take that on board.
Originally Posted by Ninepatchpatty
You can get a scissors from www.Jean Lyle safe for airline security clearance. It looks like a childs paper scissors but is very sharp.
It depends a lot who is doing the security check.
I recently had a very small bottle of hand sanitizer taken away.
Its a good idea to carry a padded mailing envelope with your name and address and postage just incase you forgot something in your carry on or purse. They will mail it for you..
It depends a lot who is doing the security check.
I recently had a very small bottle of hand sanitizer taken away.
Its a good idea to carry a padded mailing envelope with your name and address and postage just incase you forgot something in your carry on or purse. They will mail it for you..
10-28-2011, 05:35 AM
#89
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central PA
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Originally Posted by DixieLee
Isn't it wonderful how well protected we feel when they can't even give a real set of rules on what we can and cannot take on a plane :)
Actually though, I do appreciate the work they do in trying to keep us all safe, even if it can get frustrating sometimes.
10-28-2011, 07:40 AM
#90
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Northern Kentucky
Posts: 521
From a flight attendant...crochet hooks and knitting needles are okay. Scissors must be less than 4 1/2 cm (cutting blade, unless you are in Japan, then from the screw.) Blunt nose, children's scissors are best. Nail clippers are fine. For complete up-to-date travel advisories, go to tsa.gov. Safe travels! Have a great trip!
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