You’ve got to hand it to the TSA: when they identify a threat, they do NOT mess around. Know this before you even think about carrying a snow globe through the security checkpoint at LaGuardia.
OK, to be fair, snow globes do contain liquid and can be used as projectiles and are often just a little garish, you know? So I can agree that they probably don’t belong on a plane. But singling them out at the airport feels a little like putting up a No Swedish Toddlers sign at a nightclub. [Laughing Squid]
Ripley McStoner
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:37 AMCan we get a ban on the ‘geeky’ looking dude in your Lifehacker advert on every page……..? his stare is startin to freak me a bit??
DK_Son
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 12:36 PMThe Lifehacker guy in the ad looks like Elijah Wood mixed with Tobey Maguire.
Ripley McStoner
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 1:01 PMLOL’s. Its everwhere at the moment. its almost like they want you to visit their site……
Eugene Davoren-Britton
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 1:50 PMWell it’s either Elijah Maguire staring into my soul in ways that scare me or that Subway Steak-man giving me an emasculating glance that makes me unsure if I was ever a real man. I’m not too sure what is worse…
Stefan Chochowski
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 4:31 PMMy friend had them confiscated last time we left the states. They don’t let you take them with carry-on luggage. Cargo is fine though.
So maybe it is okay, putting a picture up of a snow-globe might actually get people to read them. :P
Andreas
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 5:59 PMHaha … why can’t we have the same rules on all airports. Isn’t there a standard security which should be applicable for all airports. Always different rules. Take off shoes … or leave them on … what about the belt … the stroller needs to be scanned … or sometimes not … cameras are checked for function (make sure you have batteries charged) … sometimes … ahhh
Just brought 2 medium sized snowglobes from Paris home … hand luggage. I even asked upfront if it is possible or if I need to check in my luggage. All fine in Paris …
Sean
Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:06 PMYeah, I had a problem with this too. Since they do contain liquid you can’t carry them onto a plane. Had a friend almost miss his flight because of it!
Probably better if they mention this when you check your baggage in, however.