JoanP Posted May 24, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Since a person cannot travel with scizzors or other cutting tools, how does one remove the cable ties from their luggage when arriving at their destination? A scizzor, cutting tool or knife is not always readily available when arriving (especially late at night) or upon embarkation for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise450 Posted May 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Joan...I put a small nailcutter (preferably one without the nail file attachment) in the outside pocket of one of the check in luggage. Just don't pull the cable tie so tight that you can't get the nailcutter into it. Happy sailing! Victoria III 4/99 (Yangtze River) Maasdam 5/00 (W.Med) & 11/01 Veendam 10/00 Zaandam 5/01 (Alaska cruisetour) Millenium 12/01 & 10/03 (transatlantic) Amsterdam 5/02 (transcanal) NCL Star 12/02 (Hawaii) CCL Paradise 3/03 Noordam 4/03 (transatlantic) NCL Dawn 8/03 Regal Princess Elaine 3/04 (Yangtze River) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Nail clippers with file are now allowed in your carry on bags. The TSA website has the latest news on airport security. You can always put a clipper or small scissors in an unlocked outside pocket of your checked bag. That is allowed.TSA web site - click here Char click <a href="mailto:gaultchar@aol.com">here</a href> to send me an e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted May 25, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I put a small pair of scissors in the outside pocket of my checked bag, along with extra cable ties for the way home. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savdoc2 Posted May 25, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 25, 2004 You can now carry-on blunt tipped scissors. And nail clippers with a file are fine. I have carried them both on recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al B. Posted May 25, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 25, 2004 If you travel enough,it might pay you to get a set of the new TSA approved locks. They are available in both key and combination style. Statendam-Alaska '97, Veendam-NE/Canada '98, RCCL-Bermuda, '99, Am. Queen, 2000, NCL Sky-Caribbean '03, NCL Dawn - Bahamas '03 NCL Sun Panama Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyjack Posted May 25, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 25, 2004 We always carry a book of matches with us and burn the tags off - works great!!! And no worry about getting caught with scissors or etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajoy Posted May 25, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Or most likely the airline will take care of removing locks or ties for you. We had ties on all of our luggage and when we picked them up at the airport they had been removed because of inspection. A lot of airlines are asking that you not lock your suitcases anymore. It makes their inspection easier. Also easier for my underwear to be coming out ahead of my luggage on the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted May 25, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2004 You can carry matches on a plane? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmorejj Posted May 25, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Yes, you can carry matches or one cigarette lighter such as Bic....not the refillable type.....jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted May 25, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2004 No kidding? I'd always thought that since that doofus tried to set his shoes on fire, that matches/lighter were a no-no. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Partial list copied from the TSA web site: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Can I take it? Carry-on? Cigar Cutters Yes Corkscrews Yes Cuticle Cutters Yes Eyeglass Repair Tools (including screwdrivers) Yes Eyelash Curlers Yes Knitting and Crochet Needles Yes Knives, round-bladed butter or plastic Yes Lighters * Yes Nail Clippers Yes Nail Files Yes Personal care or toiletries with aerosols, in limited quantities (such as hairsprays, deodorants) Yes Safety Razors (including disposable razors) Yes Scissors-plastic or metal with blunt tips Yes Scissors-metal with pointed tips No Toy Transformer Robots Yes Toy Weapons (if not realistic replicas) Yes Tweezers Yes Umbrellas (allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed) Yes Walking Canes (allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed) Yes Up to 2 lighters or 4 books of safety matches are allowed in your carry-on baggage - NOT checked baggage. Disposable lighters and absorbed liquid lighters are allowed in your carry-on baggage. Lighters with unabsorbed liquid fuel are NOT permitted. Strike anywhere matches are NOT permitted. Note Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. Char click <a href="mailto:gaultchar@aol.com">here</a href> to send me an e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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