TSA relaxes liquids ban
Back in August, in response to an uncovered terrorist plot in Britain, the TSA put into effect a liquids ban on ALL flights coming in or out of the country, as well as domestic flights. The plot was allegedly to sneak bomb ingredients on board a plane, mix them together, and use a spark from the battery of a gadget, like an iPod, as the detonator. Today, however, the TSA has decided to relax the ban somewhat, allowing people to bring aboard items purchased in the terminal, as well as 3 oz. bottles of toiletries capable of fitting in a quart-sized clear Ziploc. The TSA acknowlegded that the ban "is no longer needed from a security point of view." The new ban will become effective tomorrow and will last for an undefined time frame.Finally! Even though I haven't been on a plane since June, I wouldn't (no, couldn't) be able to fly without some carry-on toiletries. The ban to me seemed justifiable for about 3 weeks after the plot was uncovered, but having carry over, especially for domestic flights, seemed a little paranoid. The ban certainly caused some trouble for travellers, especially the jinxed ones, like me: about 75% of the time, my baggage makes it home before i do. Go figure.
posted by Ryan @ 9/25/2006 04:07:00 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home