Re: Airlines and gear travel

--- In BackpackingLight-F5Bj5G+ccuY@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Leo Szumel <lszumel@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I washed mine the night before, let it air dry over night. They
> still confiscated it. I think it's something about the bright red
> bottle and the words "FUEL" that alarms the airport folks. 
> 

Don't let yourself get pushed around.  Ask to see the FAA Regulation 
prohibiting what you are carrying.  Ask to talk to the supervisor.  
Bring along a printed copy of FAA regulations to help review.  Hold 
your ground.  Documented rules are fine... but you should not let 
people make up rules off the cuff and then be pushed around by them.

Just remember... remain calm... speak calmly and slowly.

It also helps if you don't look like you're from anywhere in the 
subcontinent - profiling is going on.

> Most airports I've been to recently won't even allow you to bring
> an opened beverage container as carry on. I'm not sure if it's
> poison or fuel that they're worried about.

I've been asked to drink my beverage occassionally, but nothing more.