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Terrorism by Air, Rail, Subway and Bus

By Kathy Steinemann

Since 9-11 air passengers, especially, are much more nervous than they used to be in 'the old days'. This article contains some guidelines about what you may and may not carry with you while you travel.

The 9-11 attacks have left a legacy of fear and racial profiling in the travel industry. Air passengers, especially, are much more nervous than they used to be in 'the old days'.

The transportation and travel/hospitality sectors have responded to the threat of terrorism in many ways. Do we feel safer? Maybe.

One of the responses to terrorism has been to increase the list of prohibited items on airplanes. There are many objects that you are not allowed to pack in your carry-on luggage. Some of these taboo objects (in the USA) are:

Knives (except for the small plastic type)

Metal scissors longer than four inches

Lighters and lighter fluid

Gasoline

Firearms, parts of firearms, or ammunition

Anything that is a realistic replica of a firearm

Starter pistols

Liquid bleach

Spray paint

Rail travel has also been affected. Forbidden items are similar to the above list.

Highway transportation providers have varying regulations. Greyhound, for example, disallows some items not listed above:

Animals

Materials with a disagreeable odor

Plastic or paper bags containing unsecured articles

Regulations in other countries, including Canada, vary. The above lists are only a partial representation.

Try online searches like:

'prohibited items' travel USA

'prohibited items' travel Canada

'prohibited items' travel Mexico

'prohibited items' travel Germany

etc. These searches will produce results for websites in or about the country of your choice.

You can also perform searches for specific carriers. For example:

'prohibited items' Greyhound

'prohibited items' 'American Airlines'

'prohibited items' 'Air Canada'

'prohibited items' 'Via Rail'

'prohibited items' 'Rail Europe'

This type of internet search will pinpoint specific regulations for the transportation provider of your choice.

You can also get good results for mass transit with searches like:

'prohibited items' 'New York City'

'prohibited items' Ottawa Canada

'prohibited items' Paris France

'prohibited items' London England

Remember to enclose phrases in double quotation marks. This will produce better results in search engines. Follow the examples, substituting with terms specific to what you are looking for.

Do the research, pack carefully, be aware - and enjoy your next trip!

(c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included.

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Article added 05/12/07, last revised 11/03/07.