|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1 |
My wife is going to FL., March 13 to see her girlfriend. My wife is full blown diabetic and will be taking insulin/needles with her. What's the protocal for carrying it on board with her? Will she have to pack it in here checked luggage? She will be flying Southwest air, and is leaving out of Indianapolis. I told her to call SW air and ask, but guess I'm more worried about TSA. Any insight appreciated.
maddog
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,465 Likes: 17
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,465 Likes: 17 |
Go to the source of the problem. TSA has a hotline especially to answer questions like this. 1-855-787-2227 TSA HOTLINE
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,447
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,447 |
Both my daughter and I fly with medications/syringes regularly, including internationally. We have learned to carry a letter from our Doctor who has prescribed the medication and/or a copy of the prescription print out in her name from her drugstore. She should declare it to the TSA as soon as she arrives at the check point. We always let the airline know we are traveling with medications/syringes. She should place it in her carry on luggage. She should take extra, in case of a mishap.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1 |
Thanks, I told my wife.
maddog
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,557
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,557 |
I have a small carry on with my insulin, syringes & blood sugar monitor in it. I put it on the conveyor belt to be x-rayed by TSA. They've never said or done anything. I put a small freezer ice pack in it to keep it cool.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 19,269
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 19,269 |
She can carry as much insulin and as many needles as she needs with no prob. Tell her to have her Doc write a scrip for the solustar pens and needles. VERY good to use.
Be afraid,be VERY VERY afraid ad triarios redisse My Buddy eh76 speaks authentic Frontier Gibberish! ![[Linked Image]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/EvilTwinMar/Sabretooth-1.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 6
New Member
|
|
New Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 6 |
I always put all of my meds and my monitor in my carry on. Usually carry enough needles for three or four days in case the airline doesn't get my baggage there. Sometimes I'm gone for several weeks and carry lots of meds and insulin. Never had a problem with TSA or any airports outside of USA.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 5,932
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 5,932 |
No Problem, I do it all the time. Carry what you need for the day on board with you and the rest in your luggage. A dozen bottles of Lantus and 200 syringes with get you a total inspection of carry on and checked luggage.
Beware of thieves, scammers and dishonest members on the "Fire" classifieds. Ya there is a thief here too. Whatever!!
They're all around the CampFire and everywhere.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,447
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,447 |
It was actually reccommneded to me by a TSA worker here at the Montreal Airport for entry to the USA, and I and my daughter have done such ever since. We also do it for domestic and international travel. Better safe than sorry as the TSA worker told me. But hey, what do I know....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 12,161
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 12,161 |
It was actually reccommneded to me by a TSA worker here at the Montreal Airport for entry to the USA, and I and my daughter have done such ever since. We also do it for domestic and international travel. Better safe than sorry as the TSA worker told me. But hey, what do I know.... Lynn's right. You're dealing with people that would be flipping burgers if they weren't riffling through your suitcase trying to steal stuff. It might not be a requirement, but if they get it in their head that day that it is a requirement they can keep you from making your flight and cause you all kinds of headaches.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 13,777 Likes: 6
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 13,777 Likes: 6 |
I carry insulin and a syringe on my person as well as glucose monitor, etc. Take it off to send it through the xray. I'll carry extra in checked baggage. Until 2 years ago I was in the air a couple of times a month and never heard a word about it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 18,033
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 18,033 |
Good info to know as they just switched me out to Type I when I was in for my heart issues.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
|
|
|
|
|
585 members (1beaver_shooter, 17CalFan, 16gage, 10gaugemag, 160user, 10ring1, 57 invisible),
2,923
guests, and
1,300
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,550
Posts18,510,262
Members74,002
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
