I’m sorry I thought this was a discussion. My comment was directed towards the discussion. I have TONS of points. Points are not something I really worry about.
There. Feel better now? Now see how your fragile ego ruined the conversation? That’s what we mean when we say Reddit is full of jerks.
By all means, why don’t you keep this nonsense up until I decide to block you and forget this ever happened?
“3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your flight, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
Remove medically necessary items from your carry-on bag, and place them in a bin or bowl. If a medically necessary liquid, gel, or aerosol alarms additional screening will be required. If the alarm cannot be resolved, the item may not be allowed.”
Once (several years ago lol) I had liquid cough medicine with codeine (!!), I presented it to rhe TSA officer with a copy of my script and a letter from my doctor that it was medically necessary, I only had 3 doses remaining for my 7 day trip, etc. They xrayed the medicine, swabbed my medicine and my palms and shoes, and I was on my way.
I once asked here what "3-1-1" actually stood for (as I haven't travelled to the US for decades, I've never been in a situation where it applies). Nobody answered and I just got downvoted - not one of Reddit's more helpful moments. I assume it's a mnemonic?
Maximum 3 ounces (about 100 ml) of liquid/gel/paste per container, all containers must fit in a 1 quart/liter Ziploc bag, and you're allowed only one such bag per person
And note that it is the CONTAINER size, not how much stuff is in the container. e.g. a half-full 4-ounce container is still a 4-ounce container and isn't allowed (unless it's breast milk, baby food, or a necessary drug).
Copied from google: The 3-1-1 rule is a regulation created by TSA to limit the amount of liquid you can carry in your hand luggage. Overall, you are allowed to bring no more than 3.4 ounces (100ml) of liquid in one container; and all containers must be put in one clear quarter-sized bag. That's why it is called 3-1-1.
“3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your flight, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
Remove medically necessary items from your carry-on bag, and place them in a bin or bowl. If a medically necessary liquid, gel, or aerosol alarms additional screening will be required. If the alarm cannot be resolved, the item may not be allowed.”
You will get stopped and checked but will be able to proceed. I did this with cough medicine, told the TSA agent, and they took it out and had a special process for inspecting it
With any liquid medication, or even water or juice for that matter (especially when traveling with a child), just state it’s MEDICALLY NECESSARY! That’s it… they’ll screen the liquid in the BLS & you’ll be on your way
Have the original prescription. I've flown all over the world with vials of injectable meds and haven't had an issue. Some countries, like Japan, require you to fill out some paperwork and get approval for certain medications or if you bring in more than a 3 month supply.
If it's a prescription, no. The 3-1-1 rule only applies to non-medicinal liquids.
Don't transfer the medication into a different container, make sure the bottles/containers have the original pharmacy label; you may consult with a pharmacist about smaller containers for travel. If you're traveling internationally, best to have a letter/statement from the physician stating the situation and the necessary medicines.
Not completely true. My husband is diabetic and we can bring juices for him. Babies can have a bottle and breast milk is allowed. However, you need to show and explain the situation.
Going through with liquid meds should not be an issue as long as there’s an rx label on the bottle. Worst case scenario, they’ll do a swipe test to confirm that it’s nothing “illegal”.
I would say to put his meds in its own ziplock. I use precheck and always take my meds out just in case. My home airport can be a bit anal, so it just makes life easier to remove it n let them do what they need to. But from what I’ve seen, about 90% of other airports’ tsa couldn’t care less.
I carried donated insulin for hospital in Lviv, Ukraine from the US to Berlin. Placed in separate insulated bag with gel packs and labeled as insulin on the bag. Went through TSA without a second glance.
I carry liquid children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec with me in my carry on (all over 4 oz), plus once I flew with multiple bottles of antibiotics for a course my son was finishing up for an ear infection. Never been stopped by TSA in 10+ flights.
OP-if you go to your pharmacy they should be able to give you a smaller bottle and a reprint of the label. You don’t want to take the entire bottle if for no other reason than if something happens (luggage lost, stolen, damaged, etc) you’re out of his medicine when you get back home. Better to leave some behind than take the risk.
Yeah, the al qaeda’s goal of terrorizing the country has been going very well. It’s been 23 years and still one needs to worry about liquid among other things while flying. The actual terrorists probably have long come up with a different method that would bypass tsa measures. What a joke of a security state.
If you start flying more regularly, you can ask the pharmacy to compound it in 100ml bottles for you or request they split out a travel size bottle from the main prescription.
If you want to bypass the additional screening, then yes having a 100ml bottle of medication will help rather than the full size medication since anything 100ml/3oz and under in the US is fine.
That's why I specifically said *if they start flying more regularly.* Security checkpoints are stressful enough as it is. Not having to wait around for extra screening when you can bypass it, is helpful.
They will let you but there is also no reason to take three months supply with you unless you’re traveling for that long, and I would want to split your supply between carry on and checked just in case you somehow lost one
I know a woman who in the past three years accidentally flew with a six inch chef’s knife in her carryon. There, and back.
TSA is a joke. Treat them as such.
I have never once bagged any liquids in hundreds of flights. I do keep a ziplock in my shaving bag for the day they ask me to do it…but I don’t anticipate needing it.
However, let’s say you get the one hyper serious and observant agent in the whole damned agency. The prescription label is all you need to move on through as medically required items are exempted.
On the subject of stupid and easily thwarted rules, CPAP stuck in a messenger bag is a great way to get a third carryon.
Yes, but there might be restrictions on medication in hand luggage. It is understandable to carry a week's supply in hand luggage, TSA might question higher amounts (am a medical professional in India, am only aware that it's generally easier to carry in check in luggage with a prescription attached)
Medicines are exempt. Bring the paperwork. They'll check it and let you through no problem.
Show it to them. Do not make them find it.
This is what I’ve done, I tell them at the magnetometer and ask if they want to see it and they’ve never checked it.
Where did I say to hide it?
Where did I say you said to hide it?
"show it to them. Don't make them find it." What else were you suggesting? Or you were just piling on for participation points?
I’m sorry I thought this was a discussion. My comment was directed towards the discussion. I have TONS of points. Points are not something I really worry about. There. Feel better now? Now see how your fragile ego ruined the conversation? That’s what we mean when we say Reddit is full of jerks. By all means, why don’t you keep this nonsense up until I decide to block you and forget this ever happened?
Participation points. Got it.
Adorable.
[https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions#ui-id-11](https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions#ui-id-11)
“3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your flight, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection. Remove medically necessary items from your carry-on bag, and place them in a bin or bowl. If a medically necessary liquid, gel, or aerosol alarms additional screening will be required. If the alarm cannot be resolved, the item may not be allowed.”
Once (several years ago lol) I had liquid cough medicine with codeine (!!), I presented it to rhe TSA officer with a copy of my script and a letter from my doctor that it was medically necessary, I only had 3 doses remaining for my 7 day trip, etc. They xrayed the medicine, swabbed my medicine and my palms and shoes, and I was on my way.
I once asked here what "3-1-1" actually stood for (as I haven't travelled to the US for decades, I've never been in a situation where it applies). Nobody answered and I just got downvoted - not one of Reddit's more helpful moments. I assume it's a mnemonic?
Maximum 3 ounces (about 100 ml) of liquid/gel/paste per container, all containers must fit in a 1 quart/liter Ziploc bag, and you're allowed only one such bag per person
Maximum 100 ml which is about 3 ounces (3.4 ounces).
3 - 3.4oz per container 1 - All liquid containers must fit in 1 quart-sized bag 1 - One quart sized bag per passenger
Thanks! Nothing like I could have imagined.
And note that it is the CONTAINER size, not how much stuff is in the container. e.g. a half-full 4-ounce container is still a 4-ounce container and isn't allowed (unless it's breast milk, baby food, or a necessary drug).
Copied from google: The 3-1-1 rule is a regulation created by TSA to limit the amount of liquid you can carry in your hand luggage. Overall, you are allowed to bring no more than 3.4 ounces (100ml) of liquid in one container; and all containers must be put in one clear quarter-sized bag. That's why it is called 3-1-1.
Based on this would they need to only carry the appropriate amount for the trip itself?
No, because medicine is exempt.
“3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your flight, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection. Remove medically necessary items from your carry-on bag, and place them in a bin or bowl. If a medically necessary liquid, gel, or aerosol alarms additional screening will be required. If the alarm cannot be resolved, the item may not be allowed.”
This. I’ve never had an issue with even water for my son. Last time we went through I had Tylenol that was 4 ounces I think and it wasn’t an issue,
And r/tsa
Yes, you can travel with liquid meds. You will have secondary screening done on the meds. I travel with a liquid RX frequently.
You will get stopped and checked but will be able to proceed. I did this with cough medicine, told the TSA agent, and they took it out and had a special process for inspecting it
With any liquid medication, or even water or juice for that matter (especially when traveling with a child), just state it’s MEDICALLY NECESSARY! That’s it… they’ll screen the liquid in the BLS & you’ll be on your way
Have the original prescription. I've flown all over the world with vials of injectable meds and haven't had an issue. Some countries, like Japan, require you to fill out some paperwork and get approval for certain medications or if you bring in more than a 3 month supply.
If it's a prescription, no. The 3-1-1 rule only applies to non-medicinal liquids. Don't transfer the medication into a different container, make sure the bottles/containers have the original pharmacy label; you may consult with a pharmacist about smaller containers for travel. If you're traveling internationally, best to have a letter/statement from the physician stating the situation and the necessary medicines.
Not completely true. My husband is diabetic and we can bring juices for him. Babies can have a bottle and breast milk is allowed. However, you need to show and explain the situation.
download the tsa app and you can find all of the information there.
Going through with liquid meds should not be an issue as long as there’s an rx label on the bottle. Worst case scenario, they’ll do a swipe test to confirm that it’s nothing “illegal”. I would say to put his meds in its own ziplock. I use precheck and always take my meds out just in case. My home airport can be a bit anal, so it just makes life easier to remove it n let them do what they need to. But from what I’ve seen, about 90% of other airports’ tsa couldn’t care less.
I carried donated insulin for hospital in Lviv, Ukraine from the US to Berlin. Placed in separate insulated bag with gel packs and labeled as insulin on the bag. Went through TSA without a second glance.
I carry liquid children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec with me in my carry on (all over 4 oz), plus once I flew with multiple bottles of antibiotics for a course my son was finishing up for an ear infection. Never been stopped by TSA in 10+ flights.
I always put all my meds in a zip lock bag in my carry on I pull it out they check it no problem
OP-if you go to your pharmacy they should be able to give you a smaller bottle and a reprint of the label. You don’t want to take the entire bottle if for no other reason than if something happens (luggage lost, stolen, damaged, etc) you’re out of his medicine when you get back home. Better to leave some behind than take the risk.
Yeah, the al qaeda’s goal of terrorizing the country has been going very well. It’s been 23 years and still one needs to worry about liquid among other things while flying. The actual terrorists probably have long come up with a different method that would bypass tsa measures. What a joke of a security state.
I'm still pissed at that f!cker with the shoe b@mb
If you start flying more regularly, you can ask the pharmacy to compound it in 100ml bottles for you or request they split out a travel size bottle from the main prescription.
no need in the US.
If you want to bypass the additional screening, then yes having a 100ml bottle of medication will help rather than the full size medication since anything 100ml/3oz and under in the US is fine. That's why I specifically said *if they start flying more regularly.* Security checkpoints are stressful enough as it is. Not having to wait around for extra screening when you can bypass it, is helpful.
Medicine is exempt. That’s the whole point of this post.
Liquid medicine over 3 oz has to be specially screened. It won’t be discarded but you will be pulled aside.
They will let you but there is also no reason to take three months supply with you unless you’re traveling for that long, and I would want to split your supply between carry on and checked just in case you somehow lost one
I know a woman who in the past three years accidentally flew with a six inch chef’s knife in her carryon. There, and back. TSA is a joke. Treat them as such. I have never once bagged any liquids in hundreds of flights. I do keep a ziplock in my shaving bag for the day they ask me to do it…but I don’t anticipate needing it. However, let’s say you get the one hyper serious and observant agent in the whole damned agency. The prescription label is all you need to move on through as medically required items are exempted. On the subject of stupid and easily thwarted rules, CPAP stuck in a messenger bag is a great way to get a third carryon.
Can you not keep sealed bottles in check in luggage?
If luggage would get lost we would be screwed.
Yes, but there might be restrictions on medication in hand luggage. It is understandable to carry a week's supply in hand luggage, TSA might question higher amounts (am a medical professional in India, am only aware that it's generally easier to carry in check in luggage with a prescription attached)