Quick Note on Carry-On Routines

Now what can we carry on a plane? No lotions, gels or lip balm, apparently.

Thanks to the sharp British Secret Service, transatlantic disaster was averted and terrorism was held at bay for another day.

What does this mean for travelers?

Big changes in airline security and carry-on routine.

What can we take on a plane now?

It's early in the game but it looks like not a lot. When I flew on Friday (the morning after) I knew enough to pack everything in my check-in bag. Except my Burts Bees Lip Balm, which, of course, security made me toss. Oh well.

News is, no lotions, gels, cosmetics, liquids or semi-solids. Parents with babies can bring juice and such, but that's the only exception besides prescription medications (with your name on the bottle).

Can I take solid shampoos and soaps?

Will get back to this topic in more detail later, after the dust settles a bit. I'm already getting emails about what I think people should bring - it's worth experimenting with solid toiletries - like the stuff from Lush (specifically, one email concerned trying to use Lush's deodorant solids like the Aromaco)...but really, really - here's a tip: don't try to carry along anything you'd hate to lose.

You can also try to take along smaller sizes (repackage them from your larger sizes yourself), so you are not losing too much money if your items are confiscated. Remember, no lotions, liquids or gels.