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If you're talking about liquids/gels in your carry-ons, I got a surprise in Costa Rica. Upon returning to the states, they confiscated all my 3 oz bottles at security from my carry-on. I didn't bother arguing since it was just some mouthwash and cheap stuff, but I guess the 3 oz rule varies by country.

Then they took my cigar cutter. It was a cheap one, but you can carry a cigar cutter that does not have an exposed blade in your carry on in the US. Then the idiots missed the big triple torch butane lighter that I forgot was in my pocket. I put it in the little plastic tray and he looked right at it and didn't blink an eye. Thank god since it was NOT a cheap lighter. Set me back $40.

3-1-1 Gains International Acceptance

News & Happenings

June 5, 2007

You arrive at the checkpoint to the sound of a transportation security officer reminding travelers to remove liquids, gels and aerosols from carry-ons. To the seasoned traveler this is old news, but to the seasonal traveler it might be a surprise. Regardless of your personal travel experience, the international traveling community agrees – TSA's 3-1-1 for liquids makes security sense. Countries around the world support TSA's approach to reducing the amount of liquids, gels and aerosols passengers can bring in their carry-ons. The rule limits the volume of liquids, gels and aerosols to bottles 3 ounces or smaller (or 100 ml), in 1 quart-sized zip top bag, and 1 bag per traveler.

TSA implemented the 3-1-1 policy in response to the thwarted liquid explosive bomb plot in the United Kingdom in August of 2006. Today, the wide-spread acceptance of that policy demonstrates the international understanding of the threat to aviation from liquid explosives.

Countries that are currently harmonized with TSA's rules for carrying liquids through the checkpoint include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

More than 70 percent of the world's air travelers now experience enhanced security measures at the checkpoint. The next time you hear a transportation security officer reminding passengers to finish their iced coffees before going through airport security, remember that as a global citizen, you are not alone.

What about shaving creme and toothpaste? I have the smaller tubes of toothpase, but shaving creme is hard to find in small canisters. I'm going to check a bag just to be safe, I hope. I'll be there seven days, so I'll probably need the extra clothes in the checked baggage.

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