Flying in to Reno? Latest TSA info, where to buy stuff

[phil]

TSA's pages on latest restrictions:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... dures.shtm
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... items.shtm

Reno pages table of contents:
http://civilizedexplorer.pbwiki.com/CivExReno
lists shopping centers, supermarkets, other places for supplies; includes location by freeway exit and by casinos
lists stores that are open 24 hours a day
lists stores outside Reno
lists where to rent stuff, where to stay

Tooth powder, hair powder, deodorant powder, and individual soap tablets:
http://del.icio.us/philip/liquidFree

Verify your luggage weight - airlines have lowered their checked bag weight limits:
http://travelog.pbwiki.com/rollAboard

In-country limits are different from international limits:
http://travelog.pbwiki.com/baggageSurprise

Fly safe, fly friendly. Reno has all the stuff you'll need, so don't worry about leaving your eyedrops, lip gloss, suntan lotions, moisturizers, and all that crap at home because your checked bags are full.

[PurpleKoosh]

Excellent stuff, as always. I'm crossposting this to the BMan community on LiveJournal, with a link to your website.

[phil]

NOTE: There has been a change in the snake threat level assessment:

http://www.terminally-incoherent.com/snakes/

[phil]

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589589

A man with spermicidal condoms had to toss them. They were deemed to contain gel by the security personnel.

Rumors about that people found with condoms will be given abstinence handouts by your Republican government.

[phil]

TSA crack down on butt plugs:

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/08/16/ts ... gs_ai.html

[phil]

According to the TSA's Web site, the rules have changed, and you can now bring more stuff:

Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling
Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment
Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly
Gel-filled bras and similar prostethics
Gel-filled wheelchair cushions
Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... items.shtm
Love that URL - sounds like some people I used to know.

[phil]

Yikes! A British paper says the ban on liquids is likely to be permanent in the UK:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_b ... 221654.ece

Well, they use the phrase "enduring basis," but we all know how subtle the English are.