"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be flying across the country soon. It's been
> about 10 years since the last time I flew, so I haven't
> experienced the "security theater".
>
> I've read the TSA rules, and it appears that I can carry
> a quart-size transparent bag stuffed with airline bottles
> of liquor. Not nearly enough for such a long flight,
> but it'll have to do.
>
> I don't see any restrictions on carrying food, just liquids,
> gels, and various types of weapons.
>
> What do you carry by way of food for a long flight?
> What have you tried to carry, but was confiscated?

TSA does not care about liquor. Each container has to be less then 3OZ and
you can only carry what will fit into a 1QT zip bag, 1 Bag per person.
If you open the liquor on board the plane, you are in violation of FAA
rules. A flight attendant is compelled by law to confiscate the liquor from
the passenger. I have a friend who is a manager of in-flight services, and
that is what she told me. We have carried some liquor through the TSA and
then bought some mixer and enjoyed a cheap cocktail in the waiting areas. I
do not know if the airports have rules against it, but no one has ever
stopped us.

By the way, they are not referred to as airline bottles. They are called
minis or shooters.

Dale P