In ,
Steve Slatcher > typed:
> 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.


I never thought of that, but that's an excellent point!

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