I'm glad I'm not flying this week! (New carry on guidlines for airplanes)

[Shimmer]

I often wonder what exactly it is that parents are supposed to do in that situation.
Obviously, the infant was uncomfortable and unable to verbally express why, whereas the 6 year old could easily have turned down his game.
Granted, fellow travellers shouldn't have to deal with a squalling child, but at the same time, I have to think they would understand that sometimes there's just naught to be done for the situation.
I'm fairly sure the mother in that situation didn't enjoy it any more than the rest of the people on the plane.

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

I was on a flight to London, I was in the center of the plane, You know where there are like 6 seats across.. and a family of 6 came 2 parents 4 children. and I was sitting on the end well.. yeah. They had not purchased a seat for their 4 year old girl(she was gonna sit on dads lap the whole time) and she was CONSTANTLY walking back and forth thru the seats. SHe woudl cry and her dad, sitting next to me would put her head on his shoulder the one CLOSEST to my left ear. and she woudl SCREAAAAAAAAAAMMMMM ... I was thinking "good lord have some consideration. I realize if an Infant is on a plane, and crying. There isnt much to be done. but Parents with older children who can clearly understand what you are saying, should at least keep their children quiet, I never would have been able to act like that when i was little.

 

[Shimmer]

indeed

 

[Shawna]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer I often wonder what exactly it is that parents are supposed to do in that situation. Obviously, the infant was uncomfortable and unable to verbally express why

My hubby has his pilot's license and in training was told that one of the reasons babies cry a lot on flights is because their ears pressurize and they have no way of releasing the pressure like we would do. I bet it hurts like hell

Sort of OT, but just a thought.

 

[Willa]

I just read in the news here, for an unlimited time, you can't travel to / or from canada with liquids.

That means : Cremes, foundation, water, perfume, nail gloss and such...

Happily for me, we're going to New York by car.
(That, if our old aunt doesnt die in the next 3 weeks... Don't know how to feel about it, I'm really sad that she's sick, but selfishly I hope it wont happen because I really need this vacation...

)

 

[mzcelaneous]

Goodness....but like Jamie said, it's better safe than sorry.

 

[Juneplum]

we were just talking about this at lunch... the problem is, the passengers flying early today had NO clue what took place when the decision was made to ban liquids from carry ons last night or should i say early morning. so imagine they get to the airport with said liquids i.e juice, soda, lotion, water, perfumes, liquid foundation etc. and are told they can't carry them?

i would be pretty upset at that moment because i had no idea since it was something new that was just sprung on me. i can tell you they would have to find my checked luggage so i could put my stuff in there cos there's no way in hell i'd be throwing away my perfumes, cosmetics etc. as i paid good money for them and we all know that the TSA isn't going to reimburse me for them. that being said, now that i know, i will happily comply and pack perfumes etc (albeit VERY carefully) in my checked luggage as to avoid a problem like this in the future. it really is better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Shimmer]

Indeed!!
The news is saying this was supposed to be on a VERY large scale...

 

[Lady_MAC]

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Originally Posted by browneyedbaby People boarding with babies were/are allowed to take on baby food and milk but they have to taste it in front of airline staff to prove it's not contaminated.

Oh, I remember that happening after 9/11. A woman went on tv talking about how they made her drink quite a bit of her breast-milk, as tiny taste wasn't good enough for them.

 

[browneyedbaby]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer Indeed!! The news is saying this was supposed to be on a VERY large scale...

Up to 9 planes headed for the US so our news says

 

[Hawkeye]

Thank goodness for our friends in England who foiled the plot!

 

[asnbrb]

New carry on guidelines for airplanes!!

Warning!! Most likely, you won't be able to take your makeup on board anymore. Starting last night, they banned any liquid, gel or paste items including stuff like toothpaste and anti-bac gel. Almost GUARANTEED (sp?) you won't be able to take your makeup with you. I'm guessing that you won't be able to take lipgloss and similar products since they are of a gel like consistancy and honestly, do you want to risk getting your LE stuff taken away?

Looks like that I'm going to be rethinking how I'm packing for San Fran next month.

 

[FacesbyNiki]

This is crazy!!!!!!!

 

[as_cute_as_pie]

im flying not next friday but the one after so everything should be a ok by then

talking about this at work couldnt understand that if it was supposedly being watched for a few months and knew what was going on why was there total panic today seemed a bit odd as anyone involved but not caught surely wouldnt of attempted anything today

 

[caffn8me]

It's not actually crazy. Bear in mind that the failed shoe bomber, Richard Reid, had very small amounts of explosives in his shoes but they would have been enough to take the plane down.

Pan Am flight 103 was brought down over Lockerbie by about 12 ounces of explosives hidden in a radio cassette player.

The July 7th London bombings were carried out using small devices readily hidden in rucksacks.

I'm not flying much at the moment but there was a time when I was flying an enormous amount and although the security may seem a hassle, it's there to protect the public because the public needs protecting.

 

[as_cute_as_pie]

makes sense
says only essential items carried on board
make up isnt seen as essential

dunno if this will be a permanent fixture though

 

[FacesbyNiki]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me It's not actually crazy. Bear in mind that the failed shoe bomber, Richard Reid, had very small amounts of explosives in his shoes but they would have been enough to take the plane down. Pan Am flight 103 was brought down over Lockerbie by about 12 ounces of explosives hidden in a radio cassette player. The July 7th London bombings were carried out using small devices readily hidden in rucksacks. I'm not flying much at the moment but there was a time when I was flying an enormous amount and although the security may seem a hassle, it's there to protect the public because the public needs protecting.

I'm only saying it's crazy that we have to live like this, that's all.

 

[caffn8me]

It's worth reading the BBC's news report Police probe flights terror plot and think back to 9/11.

The report includes the following;

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Originally Posted by BBC News American broadcaster ABC News is reporting five more suspects still at large in Britain are being "urgently sought", citing US sources briefed on the plot. British police declined to comment on the report. Security experts believe the plan was to detonate liquid explosives on up to 10 planes. The terrorists would have smuggled it on board hidden in drinks, electronic devices and other "common objects". According to US officials, the airlines to be targeted were United, American and Continental, which fly to New York, Washington and California.

Had an attack of this sort been allowed to succeed it would have made 9/11 look like a minor incident.

You can read about liquid explosives here

 

[Raerae]

You can still take all your powder products...

Makeup Airplane Survival Kit:

MAC Studio Fix Pressed Powder compact: Check!
MAC PwderBlush: Peachykeen: Check!
MAC PowerPoint eye pencil: Engraved: Check!
MAC 182 Brush: Check! Love the tiny brushes lol...

And slip in the chapstick, or any other lip-balm type product, preferably with a fun smell so if your bag gets searched they will know it's not dangerious =P

Any other stuff, liquid foundations, lipglass, etc.. Just put em in your suitcase. You can still take them with you, they just have to be packed away, not in your carry-on. You could prolly even get away with mascara, i doubt they would confinscate it on boarding.

 

[Raerae]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me It's worth reading the BBC's news report Police probe flights terror plot and think back to 9/11. The report includes the following; Had an attack of this sort been allowed to succeed it would have made 9/11 look like a minor incident. You can read about liquid explosives here

You sure? While tragic, wouldn't more people have died in the towers than 10 planes?

Since 9/11 had what? 4 planes involved + all the people in the towers/pentagon?