<VV> Tools on planes??

[Steve Oxford]

That's REALLY interesting, since the pliers and screwdrivers are clearly prohibited items on the TSA's list:

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_8_23_2004.pdf

Based on my experiences, your report does not surprise me.  TSA is incredibly inconsistent from airport to airport.

Steve Oxford

PS - I apologize - I won't continue this thread on VV...let's go to vv-talk if anyone wants to discuss the issue further.

-------------- Original message from "Joel McGregor" : -------------- 

> I think it's been six to eight times since 9/11. I carry my tools on the 
> plane in my laptop bag. I've had them search the bag several times. The 
> only comment made was that the cables looked suspicious on the x-ray. I 
> probably would have had problems if my skin was a little darker. 
> 
> "I've carried pliers and assorted screwdrivers on airplanes numerous times 
> in the past couple of years. My favorite screwdriver I carry is a 14" long 
> #2 phillips./Joel in Keller, TX (DFW area)" 
> 
>Steve O said: Since 9/11?? Not through any airport that I've gone through!! Checked, yes 
> - on the plane, no. A small eyeglass screwdriver is the largest screwdriver 
> allowed on a plane.