I hope this is lifted before Vegas...
New Flight Screening Requirements Implemented at Airports
Due to recent security threats to international air travel that have been reported in the media today, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security has elevated the Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Condition as follows:
· The threat condition has been raised to Severe, or Red, for all commercial flights between the United Kingdom and the United States.
· The threat condition has been raised to High, or Orange, for all other domestic and international flights to or through the U.S.
To ensure the continued safety and security of international and domestic air travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented the following changes for airport screening:
· NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.
· Prescription medications will be allowed with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket, as well as insulin and other essential non-prescription medicines.
Travelers should also anticipate additional security measures within the airport and at screening checkpoints. Please plan to allow additional time for delays in the check-in process (currently being reported as up to three hours).
For additional travel restriction information, please contact your specific airline.
For more detailed information from the TSA, please click the link below.
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/threat-change.shtm