What You Can't Bring On An Airplane
(September 18, 2001)
Airlines around the country are trying to get back to
normal, but security screening is causing some lengthy delays. Where
security continues to be tight in the wake of last week's terrorist
attacks, seemingly harmless items are being confiscated at airports.
To avoid delays, there are things that passengers can do to
help speed things up. Avoid taking these things in your carry-on
luggage:
- Cigar cutters
- Cork screws
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Nail files
- Nail clippers
- Envelope openers
- Pocket knives
- Crochet needles
- Swiss army knives
- Screwdrivers
- Razor blades
The aforementioned are just some of the
items confiscated from passengers at U.S. airports. All could be
taken legally onto flights within the U.S. until last
Friday.
Passengers are learning about the list as well. One
passenger at Pittsburgh International Airport stated that before she
had reached the security checkpoint, she had to empty her purse of
"everything from tweezers [and] a fingernail file to anything
perceived as a tool."
In order to avoid long lines at
security screening, airlines and airports are starting security
checks at the ticket counter. Along with asking about luggage,
ticket agents have been inquiring about these other so-called
weapons.
If you have items of sentimental value, you may have
them taken from you. As a rule of thumb, if you think an ordinary
item may be questionable, it probably is. So, pack it in checked
luggage or leave it at home.
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