any of you all fly much/recently? (security stuff)

[CrAz3D]

I just flipped through the TSA site for permitted items and what not and just want to make absolutely sure that I am able to take a carry on + laptop bag.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1052.shtm

Carry-on baggage is a small piece of luggage you take onboard the airplane with you. You are allowed one carry-on in addition to one personal item such as a laptop computer, purse, small backpack, and briefcase or camera case.

I understand that I can, but I want to be sure none of you all have run into any issues.

I will be leaving from El Paso Int'l, hitting Dallas and then off to D.C. @ Reagan Int'l.  Leaving Wednesday, returning Sunday.


My Carry-On would contain my nicer clothes (suits, blazer, slacks, shirts) my laptop case would contain laptop, iPod cord, book, iPod, headphones, pencil

[Newby]

Yes, you can.

[Sidoh]

A pencil?  Are you planning on stabbing someone with that?  Terrorist!

In any case, the last time I flew, laptops were no problem.  They made us turn them off when the plane was taking off and landing, but other than that, you can use it at your leisure.  That very well may have changed, but the last time I flew was April '05 to/from Grand Junction, CO from/to Phoenix, AZ.

[CrAz3D]

Yes, you can.

okey dokey.

I just want to be uber sure about what I can/cant bring




I dont plan on using the computer in flight, too much of a hassle/lame battery life to watch a film.  SO, I'll read and jam with my iPod

[Sidoh]

Yeah, it's a very wise idea to carry on all that stuff.  Some airplanes have internet capability in them now, don't they?

[CrAz3D]

Yeah, it's a very wise idea to carry on all that stuff.  Some airplanes have internet capability in them now, don't they?

wtf?!

whoa, maybe I'll pay yall a visit from a few miles up

[Sidoh]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I saw a commercial on the plane we were flying on that was advertising the ability.  I'd imagine it's something you have to pay for, but it's still interesting that they've added it.

[Explicit]

I accidentally brought some weed with me when I flew to California a couple months back.  I'm surprised they didn't catch on... but yeah, it was hidden in one of my keychains.  I had two condom keychains, both of which had covers, and I had little bags in there.  I completely forgot about them, lol.

Edit: I DO NOT encourage anyone to do this.

[Ergot]

I suggest not bringing your iPod :\

[Sidoh]

I suggest not bringing your iPod :\

Hahaha, that is a great read.

[trust]

I accidentally brought some weed with me when I flew to California a couple months back.  I'm surprised they didn't catch on... but yeah, it was hidden in one of my keychains.  I had two condom keychains, both of which had covers, and I had little bags in there.  I completely forgot about them, lol.

Edit: I DO NOT encourage anyone to do this.

This girl at Presidential Classroom accidentally brought a knife.

[Furious]

You can come down to VA Beach from D.C. and visit me 

[CrAz3D]

I accidentally brought some weed with me when I flew to California a couple months back.  I'm surprised they didn't catch on... but yeah, it was hidden in one of my keychains.  I had two condom keychains, both of which had covers, and I had little bags in there.  I completely forgot about them, lol.

Edit: I DO NOT encourage anyone to do this.

This girl at Presidential Classroom accidentally brought a knife.

Chicks with blades are hot!

You can come down to VA Beach from D.C. and visit me 

Way busy:(...and no way to get around that makes any sense (stupid metro all week)

[trust]

You can come down to VA Beach from D.C. and visit me 

Actually I'd be closer...

[MyndFyre]

My Carry-On would contain my nicer clothes (suits, blazer, slacks, shirts) my laptop case would contain laptop, iPod cord, book, iPod, headphones, pencil

Yeah that should be fine.  I've flown 7 times in the last two months.  I don't check luggage unless I'm going for more than 5 days, in general.

On my carry-on luggage, I pack my clothes, my mini-shampoo/toothpaste/deodorant, razor and an extra cartridge, toothbrush, phone charger, and typically my camera (since I don't plan to take pictures on the plane).  In my "personal item" I keep my laptop, laptop cord, and iPod.

My g/f teases me when I come to visit her because she says she'd pack an entire suitcase with just shoes.  I hope not (she's coming to visit me in a couple weeks).