On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:11:16 -0700, "Ken Blake"
> wrote:

>In ,
> typed:

>> Actually, you can put a corkscrew in carry-on luggage. Check
>> out the
>> TSA website for a list of prohibited/allowed items. I believe
>> the
>> website is www.tsa.gov.
>
>I'm not sure what the offical rules are, but even if a corkscrew
>is permitted, it's possible that an inspector might think it's
>not and take it away from you. I had a corkscrew in my carry-on
>luggage taken away from me a couple of years ago (the rules might
>have changed since then, though).

And the TSA rules only apply to flights originating in the USA.

Bizarre really that you are allowed to take bottles onboard. A broken
bottle makes an excellent weapon.
--
Steve Slatcher
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