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In case you haven’t made TSA.gov your homepage, or if you haven’t been obsessively checking CNN for travel restriction updates — and I really hope you haven’t been doing either — here are some updates/clarifications.

- Baby food is okay again.
- Up to four ounces on nonprescription medications are okay for carry-on.
- For the ladies: Lipstick is no longer on the list, and are now allowed in carry-ons, as long as it’s solid.
- Stick deodorant is explicitly okay in carry-ons.
- Aerosols are now prohibited. You’re not supposed to pack them in checked luggage either, so they’re just out.
- All passengers will be required to remove their shoes for screening. Some stations insisted in the shoe carnival, others didn’t, but now it’s policy. Untie them before you get to the front of the line.
- No carry-on yogurt. Or go-gurt. Or kefir. (Can I get a ruling on cottage cheese, please?)
- Lighters are still prohibited. The proposed reversal of the ban never went into effect, and it looks unlikely to be lifted soon.
- And remember, if flying in the US, you ARE allowed to have carry-on luggage, laptop computers, iPods, etc. Expect your carry-ons to be spot-checked at the gate. If flying to/from the UK, you are NOT allowed to have any such items in the cabin.

The complete list of rules for the United States is here. I’d consider printing the list out before traveling if you have any “borderline” items.

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tags: travel | airport security