Travel With Medicine in the TSA Line

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  • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
    @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Рік тому +4

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  • @BK-ni6me
    @BK-ni6me 4 роки тому +146

    Great information. I contacted them before
    I went through Canada tsa with my meds for chemo which included 24 injections in my carryon luggage, no issues. I think I had 6 or 7 meds and all in there containers. I just told them in the line that I had these items and syringes. It helped maybe that I was bald (lost hair to chemo), mask, gloves, and a letter stating that I had gone for a test and may set off alarms for radioactive material. That injection is usually gone within 72 hours, but I had heard stories of people setting alarms off a year later, so I had the letter just in case, lol. That was 6 yrs ago and am still cancer free.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому +7

      So much great news to celebrate! Hopefully you will get to travel again soon. Thank you for watching!

    • @BK-ni6me
      @BK-ni6me 4 роки тому +2

      TravelTipsbyLaurie Next trip is February, hopefully! Really enjoy your videos, some good tips.

    • @edithhaynes5442
      @edithhaynes5442 4 роки тому +1

      Many Blessings to you Friend good to know you where well prepared thank you for the tip

    • @Porter5habazz
      @Porter5habazz 3 роки тому

      👏🏿😁👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

    • @carasmussen27
      @carasmussen27 2 роки тому +1

      I just finished chemo so I'm pretty bald and still on medications. 23 pills a day. This is great information. Luckily I don't have to do any injections anymore. I may try to fly to Vegas to see my mom. I'll be wearing a mask for sure. I always do except in my house or in my car.

  • @lovenothate1558
    @lovenothate1558 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you so much for this . I flew for the 1st time in my life and i’m diabetic. I was so nervous about taking my meds on the plane . I endorsed TSA that I had them and if i needed to take them out and they said no .. I put the bag on the belt and once i was checked they handed me my bag without any issues at all ..I couldn’t believe I was so worried about being stopped and they didn’t even blink weird at me ..Thank you so much . I actually came to this video before flying and decided to come back and thank you for the huge help .

  • @terribishop5313
    @terribishop5313 4 роки тому +10

    I'm flying for the first time in 37 years. Now disabled with medicines this video took away all my fears. I'm very grateful for this information. Thank you thank you, blessings.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому

      I hope you have a smooth flight and wonderful time away. Thanks for watching!!

  • @trescherejohnsonwashington4501
    @trescherejohnsonwashington4501 Рік тому +12

    When we went to Italy, I was allowed to package my meds by dose AM/PM doses. Then inside a larger bag just include a meds listing from my pharmacy. I did not want to risk 30 days of meds for a 12 day trip. It worked.

    • @SirenaSpades
      @SirenaSpades Рік тому

      That is interesting to know! Thank you for sharing that. Very helpful.

    • @VickiKolman
      @VickiKolman Рік тому +1

      Thank you for sharing this, I'm traveling back and forth for work for 2-3 weeks at a time, taking 30-day bottles of multiple pills in original bottles is making me a little crazy.

  • @DazlinDesigns
    @DazlinDesigns 3 роки тому +28

    You are providing a much needed service with your videos. I travel with my 27 year old disabled son who takes a liquid medicine. Your advice on that topic will hopefully help us when we travel to Florida later this month. TSA has always tested his meds causing us a huge delay. Not good when we’re almost always running a little late. Thank you so, so much, Laurie!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +2

      It's gotten so much better! tsa.gov then scroll to Medical Issues!

  • @gbeo778
    @gbeo778 2 роки тому +9

    This is a great video! It’s worth noting as you said that tsa isn’t there to check your drugs illegal or not, they’re just there to ensure safety of passengers and crew.

  • @002100izzy
    @002100izzy 4 роки тому +20

    Hey~ Since I'm going to travel in December this was so helpful to me, now I feel more ready than ever!

  • @dis2art
    @dis2art 4 дні тому

    Good tips Laurie!

  • @ashleyowens9944
    @ashleyowens9944 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much!!! I’m traveling on Monday to Miami and your videos has helped me
    a lot!!!!

  • @shelleykeeble9992
    @shelleykeeble9992 2 місяці тому

    We are going to Spain this winter these videos are amazing and so helpful

  • @veragibault2703
    @veragibault2703 2 роки тому +6

    Having been stuck in Cambodia at the start of Covid 2020, it was very helpful to either have your prescription pills in original containers OR Snap photos of same . It was a godsend when we needed to reorder meds while awaiting flights to get home. Several persons travelling with us did not have a list of their meds and were unable to describe them. Therefore the pharmacies were unable to fill them as fast as we did. Cambodia government along with various embassies worked hard to get us all home 😊. Thanks for all your great videos 👍

  • @mannerspleasecaninetrainin1007
    @mannerspleasecaninetrainin1007 2 роки тому +5

    Can I just say the bloopers were awesome! Please do those more often. And thank you for all the info you share with us!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Will do! Here is the most recent one with bloopers: bit.ly/2022MistakesTSA

  • @thestraightroad305
    @thestraightroad305 2 роки тому +5

    This is really helpful for domestic travel. I wish there was more on international travel.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +1

      I would ask your pharmacist what he can do for prescription medicines. Here is a video if you need international tips: bit.ly/InternationalTips2022

  • @donboehner6005
    @donboehner6005 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. This video answered my question about prescription drugs being carried in a pill organizer. Good to know it’s ok.

  • @kellymillar28
    @kellymillar28 4 роки тому +38

    Thanks for posting this info! You honestly make it soooooo much easier for those who haven't flown in a long time or get anxious about going through security screenings.

  • @rosemaryannastrijbos6991
    @rosemaryannastrijbos6991 2 роки тому +2

    Even though l do not live in USA this helps me with my trip from Australia to Europe. All your videos are helpful. You do need to let travellers to Australia that some drugs are not allowed in Australia at all as they are classified drugs of addition.

  • @stevengoossen6019
    @stevengoossen6019 2 роки тому +7

    Hi there Lori, nice of you to cover so many topics on your UA-cam channel. As far as keeping prescribed medications in their original container I keep mine that way. In case I have an accident and am not able to answer what each medicine is for, the label on the bottle will give the description. I take medicine for seizures as well as a blood thinner and a few more. But yes there are all ways exceptions, if I am going out to dinner I have a small container and put that container in my front pocket. What I also do which I would share with your viewers, IS I KEEP A LIST OF MY MEDICATIONS on paper in my wallet again if I am in an accident and they look through my wallet there is a list that they know I need to be on. I think this is very important.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +2

      Such a great tip for travel and every day.

    • @shangotte9642
      @shangotte9642 2 роки тому

      Good idea..thanks

    • @debbiepriceotoole4315
      @debbiepriceotoole4315 2 роки тому +1

      I keep mine listed on my phone under the "emergency" screen, along with other pertinent medical info & my emergency contacts list.

    • @WiseFamin
      @WiseFamin Рік тому +1

      This is a good tip! I would do the same for prescription eyeglasses as well. One thing to add: ask your pharmacist if they have smaller bottles to carry your prescription medications in. Sometimes they'll even print out a label to stick on a clear plastic bag! So much easier to travel that way, especially if you have many medications. It's always worth checking with your pharmacist before travel. Some medications are sold in certain types of containers because they may degrade in sunlight--if you have any like that you'll probably not want to take them out of the prescription bottle.

  • @Solaya9801
    @Solaya9801 Рік тому +1

    wow, watched some of your videos and very helpful, I will leave for Paris next week-end with 6 members of my family and you give me lot of tips :) Thank

  • @sharylf4626
    @sharylf4626 3 роки тому +8

    Those bloopers were hilarious! Thanks so much for all of the info. I've been binging your videos and had no idea about the ice pack rule. I'm not sure they'll still be frozen so I think I'll just put mine in my checked luggage. But thanks, because I'd hate to be that person slowing down the TSA line.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +1

      I just read that if they are for medical use, they can be soft. Scroll down to Medical Conditions on the tsa.gov page.

  • @SeldimSeen1
    @SeldimSeen1 2 роки тому

    I am so glad I watched this video. I am traveling to Minnesota this weekend with prescription medication.

  • @patriciaa8808
    @patriciaa8808 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for including those Bloopers! I really needed that laugh!!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому

      Can you believe how many long pauses they made....and then started talking again lol?! So funny and frustrating!

  • @JJsAttic
    @JJsAttic 2 роки тому +1

    Jj and Dawn from waldport Oregon going to see our 1st grandson we love your videos haven't been in a plane for a decade so you have been a huge help thank you 😀

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +1

      Oh I hope you have a wonderful trip! Do not miss my Step by Step TSA Line video.

    • @JJsAttic
      @JJsAttic 2 роки тому

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie OK I will watch it now thank you

  • @eyecandy_hdbb
    @eyecandy_hdbb 3 роки тому +8

    Absolutely love the ending! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Laurie for always providing great info! You are definitely my go-to!!!! 💯❤️

  • @mariareyes-ku6194
    @mariareyes-ku6194 8 місяців тому +2

    In Japan, they are very strict. You need to bring meds in their containers with label, fill out one of their forms and bring doctors business card.

  • @bridgetmwaba2508
    @bridgetmwaba2508 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks a lot Laurie.

  • @souzagirl57
    @souzagirl57 Рік тому +1

    You're a lovely gal! Love the bloopers..🏵❤✌

  • @ellenhitchcock3118
    @ellenhitchcock3118 3 роки тому +6

    Making my first trip in several years after becoming a caregiver. Traveling to Maine for a couple of weeks. I’ve watched several of your videos and have found them quite helpful. After downsizing I can’t find my backpack. I’ve measured and measured another bag. Hope I make it on the plane. “Happy Trails” to you🎶

  • @butterflykisses-ritagather126
    @butterflykisses-ritagather126 2 роки тому +1

    Hello....
    I have never had the chance to travel, but just LOVE watching your videos and your energy! Stay well, keep safe and be healthy!
    Kindest regards and best wishes
    God bless

  • @miss.ahsheya
    @miss.ahsheya 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Laurie! You're a hod-send. I've been so nervous about traveling since I've rarely flown (blame motion sickness).

  • @tammyporter7760
    @tammyporter7760 5 місяців тому

    Hello From SD new here and very glad I found you

  • @taracherie4636
    @taracherie4636 3 роки тому +3

    I am so happy to have found all of your videos!! Me, my house of 2 people, and 2 additional adults are all traveling from Chicago to LA this coming November/December. The 5 of us have never been on a plane and only 1 of us has traveled fairly far before, from Chicago to New York back in 2007! It's safe to say we are nervous. After all of us have been vaccinated, seeing as 2 of us are healthcare workers, we are so excited to travel and do things again. Your videos really gave me some great insight to not only make the ins and outs on the TSA and packing chaos make since, but also to start thinking way ahead of time.
    I'm more excited then nervous now and I really thank you from the bottom of my heart, just like my friends do too!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +1

      Yay and please thank the healthcare workers and have some yummy food for me!

    • @taracherie4636
      @taracherie4636 3 роки тому +1

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Absolutely! Me and my sister are both healthcare workers and we need a vacation!!! I’m looking forward to eating a lot of different food even if I gain weight. Worth it!

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby 2 роки тому +2

      How did it go?

    • @taracherie4636
      @taracherie4636 2 роки тому +1

      @@SnowySpiritRuby it went great! TSA was not even memorable. So easy. The fight was cool too. Took 4 hours in the air and only nervous part for me was the landing. I actually slept most of the flight back 😂 so I’d say it went well! I didn’t forget anything and I had more than enough clothes/toiletries. Thanks again!!!

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby 2 роки тому +1

      @@taracherie4636 Yay!! Glad to hear it!!

  • @karenrich9092
    @karenrich9092 2 роки тому +1

    I realize you are all about airline travel. My tip is for emergency travel as I have had to evacuate 3 times in the last 5 years. I ALWAYS keep my medication in a small pouch of my largest suitcase. This way if I have to stay over with my daughter due to fire, flood, blizzard or power outage, I have all my meds with me. Also, I have a backup pharmacy at another branch of the supermarket pharmacy that I use. This is part of my live and learn chapter of life. Thanks for your GREAT tips. I might be flying on a short trip this summer, but I don't know yet. But you can bet I will be taking notes before I pack.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Okay I do not want to be on the plane when you fly lol. Great job getting back up there! I love that tip!

  • @wandrousvindella716
    @wandrousvindella716 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you Laurie~ another informative packed video. Mandatory video for my hubby, if we ever walk the aisle again. We obtained a copy of all our meds from our pharmacist, to verify what we're taking & if we should misplace our meds on our trip (international trip) I always declare my epi pens & have found if I travel with them I never need them. I need that TSA liquid bag!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому +2

      Oh, I hope y'all get to walk the aisle again! That's smart too. The one time I forget my drivers license; that's when I get the ticket ha. The liquids bag is Sephora; it's a few years old, so I just linked one similar. Thank you for watching, Wanda.

  • @lynnlytle7924
    @lynnlytle7924 4 місяці тому

    Love the bloopers! ❤

  • @Porter5habazz
    @Porter5habazz 3 роки тому +3

    10:16 😂😂😂 my first time flying tonight, this was very informative. Thanks! 😁

  • @gapeach51170
    @gapeach51170 3 роки тому +2

    I am flying for the second time in my life in April of 2022 :) I haven't been on a plane since I was 10! Your video's are so helpful! Thank you!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +1

      Yay, it's going to be wonderful!!

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby 2 роки тому +1

      How did it go?

    • @gapeach51170
      @gapeach51170 2 роки тому +1

      @@SnowySpiritRuby , Great! But I do have a funny story: On the way home at the Vegas air port my carryon got pulled by TSA.
      Male TSA officer: Do you have anything dangerous in this bag?
      ME: No, (I could see the scan of my bag) What was in question?
      TSA: points to a dark spot on the scan.
      ME: shrug my shoulders
      TSA: (opens my bag and pulls out a roll of brown tape ) Oh, it's just tape.
      ME: Yes, boob tape.
      TSA: Boob tape?
      ME: I got married in Vegas and had to tape them up for the dress.
      TSA: (smiling) Have a nice day. ( hands me my bag.
      ME: You too!
      My husband and I will be married 32 years next month , I talked him into an Elvis ceremony. It was a hoot. We had a great time! All the worrying I did about TSA and then to get my bag pulled ..haha...but knowing I was prepared and knew the rules helped the situation be funny instead of stressful.

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby 2 роки тому +2

      @@gapeach51170 BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! THAT'S PERFECT!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
      Yeah, sometimes they'll pull a bag if they can't quite figure out what something is from the image - my best friend's been an officer for almost 5 years, and she has plenty of stories like that; once she told me that tidbit, though, I didn't worry that if they pulled it that it meant that there was something in it that shouldn't be. I used to get so scared if they did it that I'd cry (granted, I only flew once between 7 y/o - 9 days before 9/11 happened - and almost 19, so I didn't really know any of the rules, either), until at 21 I faced down a big tall officer (easily 2-2 1/2 ft taller than me) at CDG who said I was intimidating him - I'm less than 5' 🤣 (I guess my resting glare face can strike fear into the hearts of even big strong uniformed officers who have zero reason to be afraid of me).

  • @marjiecleveland
    @marjiecleveland 4 роки тому +3

    Good to know! Thanks for sharing. The only liquid medicines I have are eye drops and I'm just going to keep it in my regular liquids bag.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому +1

      Oh yes, I have to travel with eye drops! Thank you for watching!

  • @wanderfulescape773
    @wanderfulescape773 Рік тому +2

    I refuse to throw my sunscreen 100 spf and 200 ml aloe Vera out. I bring a signed note from my dermatologist as it’s medically necessary. I have done this in the past and it works. They can test it all they want, but I’m bringing it. Only issue is language barrier in other countries when I did this. But it still worked.

  • @stephaniefoley5569
    @stephaniefoley5569 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks Laurie, awesome,my vet hubby (the VA issues prescriptions in 90 day supplies...huge bottles) will not have to carry his pills 💊 in the original labeled bottles👍 now. Yes, TSA has gotten much better in the last few years with passengers with prosthetics also....the hubby doesn’t have to be pulled to the side (no screen) and take off this prosthetic leg👍 in a TSA line.

  • @saralynnhartman972
    @saralynnhartman972 10 місяців тому +2

    I regularly travel with extra liquid supplies for medically necessary scleral contact lenses and even carry a letter of explanation from my optometrist. One time I was stopped by a TSA agent at the Kansas City airport for having too many liquids but fortunately her supervisor corrected her. Now I place the bags in separate gray bins, one with my personal item and one with my coat and cell phone. Haven't had a problem since then.

  • @kristenclarkin7662
    @kristenclarkin7662 4 роки тому +4

    I think it makes sense to put the liquid meds in a separate ziplock bag because then if they leak due to cabin pressure it's not making a mess of your regular liquids or anything else in your bag!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому

      Leakage would be no bueno. I wish I could've taken children's tylenol when my teen was a toddler. Thank you for watching!

  • @jodipetry5428
    @jodipetry5428 2 роки тому +1

    I like the Container Store dual pill box. Then I print out MyChart list of medications. No issues with TSA

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing that. We can get so nervous going through airport security with meds.

  • @deborahconkle6822
    @deborahconkle6822 4 роки тому +3

    Soooo much great information once again Laurie. I always smile when I get a notification there is a new video! I’m just a little jealous that you were in the airport. Can’t wait until it’s a better time to go to Jamaica!❤️ Happy travels!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому +1

      I cannot wait for you to feel safe about going! Thank you for your support!

  • @hamali8126
    @hamali8126 Рік тому

    This April 2023 I will be flying for the first time in 45 years. I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I have to admit I am extremely anxious about it. Thank you for this information.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Рік тому

      You will be so relieved that the TSA is so much more understanding. Go to tsa.gov and scroll to medical issues.

  • @StephanieJoRountree
    @StephanieJoRountree 4 роки тому +10

    Your suggestions are so helpful. Love your channel~! I don't take meds, but I can appreciate how difficult it may be (when flying) for those that do.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому

      I know, right? And they can take up so much space! Thank you for watching!

  • @gypsybelle4757
    @gypsybelle4757 2 роки тому +1

    Great info. So happy to learn about the ice packs! And thank you for the bloopers at the end. Had me laughing!!

  • @sweetjeann
    @sweetjeann 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you! You answered my question. 🤗

  • @GloriaSauve
    @GloriaSauve 6 місяців тому

    You are fabulously informative…THAN YOU❤

  • @Mosiemarie20
    @Mosiemarie20 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for always providing such helpful information. My family and I are flying to WI tomorrow from CA. We are excited and anxious to see how it's going to be on the plane. Your videos have really helped to ease some of the worry.
    P.S. your bloopers were hilarious 🤣

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому

      Have fun! Oh, those bloopers. I hope you feel safe! I feel cleaner on the plane than in my grocery store. Thank you for watching!

  • @juliejeffries9604
    @juliejeffries9604 Рік тому

    Hi, I love your videos, thanks for making them.

  • @Kat22Kit
    @Kat22Kit 3 роки тому +9

    Also know your rights! I had an inexperienced TSA agent tell me I had to check my large liquid medication bottle, I asked for a supervisor who said “of course not, we simply have to screen them.” Which I knew. I told them sorry for inconveniencing them with my debilitating chronic illness, I know how hard it makes their life 🙄 The original woman was huffing and sighing about how she now had to screen them.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +8

      Yes yes yes! Way to go and for being patient with her ignorance. Glad it worked out. Thanks for watching!

  • @sheilaassan5585
    @sheilaassan5585 Рік тому

    Hi Laurie, thanks 🙏 so much for these helpful information .

  • @hvellos1831
    @hvellos1831 9 місяців тому +7

    So here's what I do when traveling with prescription medication. First of all, I try to carry the lightest carry-on bag possible. So I only take prescription medication with me in my carry-on (the daily vitamins can go in the luggage). I put all my pills for the trip including a few days extra in one small zip lock baggie (in my carry-on). Inside the bag I might stick a Post It note saying "personal medication." On my mobile phone, I keep a photo of the prescription bottle (with the label visible of course) and one of the pills in front of the bottle in the photo (for easy identification). In that way, if a customs inspector wants to identify the pills, they can look at the photo and the pill. I've never had a problem and I am not carrying bottles of pills. Just a suggestion for anyone who
    might like to try.

    • @kittykathy9532
      @kittykathy9532 6 місяців тому +1

      Love that Idea! Sounds like it’s been successful for you.

  • @bbbrooks7801
    @bbbrooks7801 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent info! You have covered every question I had!

  • @starkaran8390
    @starkaran8390 2 роки тому +29

    I really like CBD from Weedborn.

    • @MaestraEva
      @MaestraEva Рік тому +1

      Star Karan, I hope you aren't the pilot. 🤔

  • @juliebriz1703
    @juliebriz1703 Рік тому

    Love your videos Laurie! I'm from the UK xx

  • @shelleybergen1232
    @shelleybergen1232 Рік тому +7

    I Hope you still check comments as this video is older. I am an insulin dependant diabetic and I tell security that when it is my turn so that they are aware that I will have items that aren't different etc. They don't say much but I make them aware because of the medications I take and the insulin pens I use. For pills I use they little pill pouches I get on Amazon and for each day of travel I have one pouch marked AM for my morning pills and PM for night pills. I then place all the AM pouches inside a big ziplock bag and do the same for my PM pills, and mark each large bag AM or PM. I also have my pharmacist print out my prescription labels or print off sheets with my prescriptions which I place in one of the large pill bags. This is just in case someone asks as well as having all my prescription information with me in case I do something stupid like forget my pills in my last hotel, mostly for long trips.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Рік тому

      Yes they do want you to tell them that you have this medical stuff but it’s all allowed.

  • @marshsundeen
    @marshsundeen 7 місяців тому

    I fly fairly regularly in the US, I have been told to pull anything out, unless they tell you to. Mostly, I have to put my suitcase, jacket, shoes, and Kindle or laptop only. Do whatever the TSA agent tells you to do.

  • @David-lu5tl
    @David-lu5tl 8 місяців тому

    Hey! Great video, I’m actually heading to Corpus Christi this upcoming week and I’ll be on a 2 hour delayed in Huston 🎉

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  8 місяців тому +1

      Hope you get some yummy food! I love the C and E concourse restaurants

    • @David-lu5tl
      @David-lu5tl 8 місяців тому

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you so much.
      I will definitely check it out 🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @samanthahillburhop581
    @samanthahillburhop581 3 роки тому +2

    Hi! I'm a retired CDL bus driver, when I was working I would go onto local Miltary bases & VA hospitals (I carry some of my prescription medications with me) & when we travel (be it by car to Canada or by air on skiing trips) I am able remove the labels off my prescription bottles and attach them on to the small Tylenol tube bottles and carry just what I need with me.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому

      Oh that's cool! Enjoy your retirement. Can't wait to visit Canada.

  • @Suntan38
    @Suntan38 3 роки тому +2

    Bless you bless you! I googled how to travel with meds abd liquid meds and was freaking out! This made me fill so much better!!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad, and the TSA is so much more understanding vs 15 years ago.

  • @monicadob6152
    @monicadob6152 Рік тому

    Thanks for advice, you doing great service😊

  • @deborahshearrer2573
    @deborahshearrer2573 2 роки тому

    Thank you. You are doing such a wonderful public service with your videos. They are easy to understand and so very helpful!! I've seen several of them. God Bless

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I do get paid for the ads and for when viewers click on links that I use. But it is teaching which is my specialty.

  • @reklovjj
    @reklovjj 9 місяців тому

    Outstanding video to the most important points Thank you

  • @susanborsky9436
    @susanborsky9436 2 роки тому +1

    I am a paraplegic. I travel with a wheelchair, a separate power assist device, other medical supplies and equipment and numerous medications. My separate bag of medical supplies has always been exempt. I keep my restricted medications (2) in original prescription containers, but I carry the others in a more compact pill container and include a photo of all my labeled prescriptions bottles, and even OTC. I have never had a problem in 8 European countries. My exempt med bag let's me fit all my normal stuff in a carry even for several weeks.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Susan, thank you for sharing. So glad to know it's worked in all those countries. Do you get to travel intl again soon?

  • @janetsherman2503
    @janetsherman2503 Рік тому +1

    I’m traveling to Japan next month. I’m a insulin dependent diabetic. I’m hoping when I enter Japan I don’t have issues

  • @daniweiden2458
    @daniweiden2458 2 роки тому +1

    If you take a lot of medications a shoe packing cube works to keep them all together. I went to Europe with all my meds in a shoe packing cube (one that zips not the pull closed ones). International travel leave proscription meds in their original bottles. They also recommend that you bring proof of medication.

    • @shirleyackerman-bethel1073
      @shirleyackerman-bethel1073 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It is my one question about going to London next year. We have a lot of meds so I read we need a letter from the doctor why the pills are needed.

    • @daniweiden5327
      @daniweiden5327 2 роки тому +1

      @@shirleyackerman-bethel1073 the research I did for London, Edinburgh, Munich and Stuttgart was prescription medication that is a controlled substance, the ones you have to show you ID to get, have to have a letter from your doctor as to why you are taking it. My doctor just included my other meds as well in the letter, since he was writing the letter anyway.
      This was before Covid, so I would definitely double check. Having a letter stating why you take your meds can’t hurt, and could be beneficial.

  • @kellyrickert73
    @kellyrickert73 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips!!!! Haven't flown in over a decade. This is a life saver.

  • @DVelez-wz3fe
    @DVelez-wz3fe 3 роки тому +1

    Great info

  • @yukara1977
    @yukara1977 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the information on medications. I don't want to be told I can't take my meds on because I did something wrong.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Yes! And the tsa.gov site has Medical Conditions on the front page for more help.

  • @ViktorNova
    @ViktorNova Рік тому

    Extremely helpful, thank you so much

  • @lindasabo9140
    @lindasabo9140 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos. We traveled often to Europe when the kids were young but were unable to travel when the oldest hit college and then the other two followed. 💸💸. Everyone is now graduated and on their own so we are taking our first trip back to the UK. THANK YOU for all the tips. I feel so much more informed and am traveling only with a carry on and a personal bag you suggested. Bon voyage!

  • @soniaceruti703
    @soniaceruti703 2 роки тому

    Hey👋🏽 new here. Going on a Caribbean cruise this weekend. Need to redo some of my packing after watching several of your videos 🤣 thank you!!

  • @maricelbudoso126
    @maricelbudoso126 3 роки тому

    Hello, I'm Maricel from Philippines
    I will be traveling for the first time in Peru. Thank you for your videos

  • @nantravels
    @nantravels 3 роки тому +1

    Great collection of info, Laurie. As usual. Thank you.

  • @meripederson8379
    @meripederson8379 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Haven't flown since 2010

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +1

      Ooh I am so excited for you! I several videos-tsa basic rules or carry-on packing tips

  • @LoisSimpson
    @LoisSimpson 2 роки тому +1

    You are a God-send! We know that most airlines allow CPAPs and medical equipment in addition to regular carry-on and personal items, but what do you recommend for an aging couple who both have CPAPs and a lot of medications? We are going to Asia and wonder if it is better to put both CPAPs and all medications in one carry-on bag. 5 years ago, before we got decrepit, we successfully travelled for a month with one carry on and personal item each, in the smaller international size bags, but now that we are older and require refrigerated medical supplies as well as lots of prescriptions and 2 CPAPs, suddenly it seems horrible! It's not just the checked luggage fees, its being able to physically handle the bags. We also are going nuts trying to find refrigeration methods for flights of up to 36 hrs. Our medicines require 35-45 degrees F, and most methods are for insulin, which don't require such low, controlled temps. My doctor and pharmacist don't even know the best methods, and gave us instructions that conflict with the drug manufacturer's, who unfortunately didn't have any recommendations for how to accomplish it, just what temps to maintain. We want to see as much of the world as possible even though we are older. Our son has moved to TW and married, and we want to visit as much as possible. As long as I can wash clothes in the sink, we can travel the world with three outfits each, but the refrigerated meds and CPAPs and sciatica cushions take up more room. Thanks for your wonderful videos. Your kindness shines through!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому

      Oh the joys! So if your plane flies direct with no layovers, can you check a bag? If you get to the gate with carry-ons, volunteer to gate check your bag. Then pack a few undies and shirts in a compression cube in the bottom of your personal item bag in case it gets lost. Ask to board first maybe? What about ice packs in a soft school lunch box? For medicine they can be squishy or frozen.

  • @SadeEjimudo
    @SadeEjimudo Рік тому

    😅 your son is just like mine. Always hiding in a picture. This video was such a great help!

  • @amydanos349
    @amydanos349 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks! Very helpful! Love your carryon bag...super cute!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching! Oh, thanks. I linked it-Amazon of course.

  • @tomgustin8555
    @tomgustin8555 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, Laurie! Tom from PHX here. Your videos have such excellent and informative content, you really do your diligent research. Impressive! Beautiful nails, too. BTW. Thank you!

  • @lesleyharris525
    @lesleyharris525 Рік тому

    Thanks this was really helpful/useful, me and my stoma are off on holiday next year, just have to get the next op done first. 😅

  • @ccoolstuff1
    @ccoolstuff1 2 роки тому

    I wish I had found your videos last year. I went on my first air trip last September in 30 years. I went from Oregon to Los Angeles then onto Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. I had lots of prescription medicines us my diabetes equipment. I was so afraid they would go through everything so I packed it all in my carry-on. The first thing I did wrong was to have this oversized carry-on stuffed to the brim, I could hardly carry it. I needed the room because of all the meds and I had read to pack a set of clothing and shoes in case my luggage got lost. The airport employees were so nice, they did not go through my luggage and I worried for nothing. I left all of my prescription drugs in their bottles and diabetes items in one of those kits you can find on Amazon. By watching your videos I know not to pack so much in my new smaller carry-on and I'll be must more sure of myself on my next airplane trips. Thank you so much for all of this vital information. It really does help to be well informed on what to expect. I'm 72 so I need all the help I can get because now that I've got my first trip in a very long time out of the way, I'm ready for more😊✈️☺️

  • @ProudAuntieEST2016
    @ProudAuntieEST2016 3 роки тому +1

    If you are disabled and need help through the airport you can contact your airline and they have people that will walk you through or push you in a wheelchair through the airport. Due to my vision problems I did this and American Airlines is one of my favorite. While I did have problems with people not being at the gate to meet me (the flight attendants that were on my flight, still on duty got mad on my behalf. They had somewhere to be but didn't want to leave me at the gate!) They still met and exceeded every need and want. Truly amazing people! The people work for the airports and not the airlines but they do help you through TSA which is awesome especially during the Pandemic.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  3 роки тому +1

      Wow if you have a great employee, that is always a plus. So appreciative with you.

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby 2 роки тому +2

      *Quick little tip for next time (this was at my mom's suggestion) from someone who's had to go through that quite a few times* (and one of those times, the person was so late that I almost missed my next flight despite the gate agent calling down to the person's supervisor no less than 4 times, so props to your flight attendant! - DEN's United passenger assistance team supervisor (they actually do technically work for the airlines, so you can complain directly to the airline about it) is notoriously bad at letting his/her team members know where they're needed when and with what equipment (I always travel with my own wheelchair, but 9 times out of 10 the person who meets me isn't told that in advance, and so arrives with an airport wheelchair that he didn't need to bring): that time, the person who helped me found out he needed to meet me there only 5 minutes before he got to the gate, so the poor guy had no idea I had been waiting for an additional 25 minutes until I told him, and this was pre-COVID; suffice it to say, I'm very unamused with DEN's United PAT supervisor) *- on my last trip, as I was boarding, I asked the flight attendant to call ahead to the next airport to let them know I needed someone to meet me at the gate when we landed, and I ended up never having to wait more than a minute or two, and most of that was the PAT guys just trying to make sure that everyone who requested assistance had someone to assist them with whatever equipment was needed.*

    • @ProudAuntieEST2016
      @ProudAuntieEST2016 2 роки тому +1

      @@SnowySpiritRuby I recently traveled home with my older brother so didn't I book the assistance but I kind of wish I had for the trip to my hometown because we were on separate flights and although it worked out fine enough for us. We ended up getting lost and almost missed our flight! If it were for the fact the airline is one with the most delays we totally would have missed our flight back to TX from Chicago. It was early morning and my brain wasn't processing so we got to the right gate no problem then thought it was the wrong one (because there was flights leaving and arriving before ours and I didn't think about it. My brother doesn't travel much so he was pretty pissy about everything not to mention tired. We had gone back for the memorial for my great uncle who had passed away after a long battle with cancer. My brother also took care of the booking process and he doesn't believe I needed the help because I had him.

  • @wilberteenwoolard3605
    @wilberteenwoolard3605 2 роки тому

    Hey enjoying the video

  • @shortylane5035
    @shortylane5035 2 роки тому

    I have just had this video show. I just wanted to say thank you for the tips. I put all of my medications in a clear bag and in their original boxes. I have had a kidney transplant so half of my carry on bag is filled with medication. I have only ever been asked once. I also carry a letter from my. In regards to the Cpap machine my father was pulled out of the security check and taken to a separate room so they could check it. Also, at Heathrow security I had to open and unpack some crystal candle holders so they could inspect them. They also took everything out of my carry on bag at the same time. I nearly missed my flight because of this and officer didn’t give me a reason as to why they did it. Thank you for all the great trips hoping to travel overseas soon.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  2 роки тому +1

      It is amazing what gets recommended years later. Wow! That would make me nervous too.

  • @cucar8363
    @cucar8363 3 роки тому

    GReat! I put them in my Sun-Sat container. Not carrying a bunch of bottles.

  • @maryharrold28
    @maryharrold28 7 місяців тому

    Hi, new here. Getting ready to fly to Wyoming

  • @Jay-xe1mv
    @Jay-xe1mv 3 роки тому +1

    YeS! Thank you! Me and another family member is traveling, they have prescription medicine they have to take every single day so I was worried they wouldn't be able to come because of this!

  • @Eneri-z9v
    @Eneri-z9v Рік тому

    I like this video 😂 especially towards the end 😊.

  • @Awakingandseeing
    @Awakingandseeing 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching you, you make it very informative! Thank you!!

  • @paulaparsons9197
    @paulaparsons9197 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for such great information. And for adding the last part with the announcements...made me chuckle 🤭

  • @lindam2733
    @lindam2733 2 роки тому +2

    Loved the bloopers! 😂

  • @dorylobozzo7162
    @dorylobozzo7162 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing all these videos. We haven't flown in 13 years and this is the first time we're flying w our kids. These videos are super helpful!

  • @heatherwantz4523
    @heatherwantz4523 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, this will be a HUGE help

  • @sunflowerfields4409
    @sunflowerfields4409 Рік тому

    I love that Happy Pills container! I used to have one like that and it lived a good life. I never found one again. Where did you get it? Great video!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Рік тому

      Hi, is it not linked? After about 7 years it finally came apart. I got it from TJMaxx but cannot find a link.

    • @sunflowerfields4409
      @sunflowerfields4409 Рік тому

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie I looked for a link but couldn't find one. Doesn't mean it wasn't there.... 🤣😳YES! TJMaxx! That's where I got mine too. Love your channel and you rock.

  • @kirstenpetersons
    @kirstenpetersons 3 роки тому

    Hey your helping me get ready and fill more ready for when the borders open in Australia so that I can move to America

  • @sonyamilamrollins6698
    @sonyamilamrollins6698 Рік тому

    Thank you for your help!

  • @Kashmere23_
    @Kashmere23_ 3 роки тому +2

    Omg 😂😭😂😭 The ending gave me life!! Lol the announcement interruptions part was hilarious lol I hate when I’m talking and the speaker over power my voice lol

  • @happysmile1185
    @happysmile1185 Рік тому

    Yes i was told the same in Texas