New Airline Restrictions
We've had questions from members about flying with homePEN since new restrictions were placed in late December 2009 (see news story). In particular members have asked about how to handle the limited access to bathroom at the end of flights, and whether fluids (medications and ostomy bag contents) are a problem when going through security. Please contact Roslyn Dahl (dahlr@mail.amc.edu, 800-776-OLEY) if you have experience to share.
In the meantime, we share the following links to relevant information on the Transportation Security Administration web site:
Permitted/Prohibited Items
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
What to
Know Before You Go -- Scroll down for a specific list of links for Travelers
with a Medical Condition
http://www.tsa.gov/blog/2009/04/what-to-know-before-you-go.html
Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm
For more advice on traveling with homePEN, see the
travel tips page.
updated 2/18/10