Airline Rules on Liquids

Carry-on items banned and permitted in U.S. airliners under security rules effective 11/14/06:

Liquid and gel toiletries in 3-ounce containers or smaller are allowed if they are in a clear plastic, quart-size or smaller ziplock bag.

Larger containers that are half-full or rolled-up toothpaste tubes are not allowed.

One ziplock bag per passenger.

Any amount of eye drops, saline solution, prescription and nonprescription medicine and personal lubricants are allowed.

Larger bottles of liquids and gels from outside -- including shampoo, suntan lotion, creams and toothpaste -- are allowed only in checked baggage.

Drinks, liquids and gels purchased in airport stores inside the security checkpoints can be carried into passenger cabins.

Baby formula is allowed if a child is traveling.

Lighters are banned in carry-on bags and in checked luggage, unless they don't have fuel or are in a case approved by the Transportation Department.

Laptops, cell phones, pagers and personal data assistants are allowed.

Jams and jellies should be packed in checked luggage; pies should be carried on.