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mynm156
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Auto-injectors & Flights
« on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:02pm » |
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Hey gang has anyone had any problems with boarding planes with auto injectors? I am leaving this weekend for a two month Gig in Alaska and dont want any hassels. Thanks
Your brother in pain
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #1 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:07pm » |
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A note from your Doc will get you by that shit, Bro
Good luck with the gig, Man!!
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #2 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:11pm » |
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I'm pretty sure I've read about this in past posts. You might search the archives tonight if someone with more knowledge doesn't come along.
At the least, have a note on an official form from your doc describing your diagnosis and why you need to have the autoinject with you at all times. In my way of thinking, it's like a diabetic who needs to carry insulin and syringes with him at all times. But, I'm pretty sure the letter is required before they'll let you board with a "dangerous weapon" like a needle that's about 1/16" long!
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #3 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:11pm » |
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Never had a problem at all....either with the auto injects or vials and syringes.
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #4 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:33pm » |
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Haven't had any problems traveling with them.....Get a not just in case and good luck with the Alaskan gig!!
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #5 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 8:34pm » |
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I've carried both auto-injectors and vials and syringes in my laptop bag. I always have my prescription for them, and they never even looked beyond x-raying my bag.
As long as you have your script, you shouldn't have any problems at all.
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #6 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 9:34pm » |
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We traveled post 911 with an artilery of injections on the plane when we went to see Scott when he graduated from flight school. We had a note but no one ever asked... and no one ever found anything.... imagine that... hmmmmmm makes ya think huh? Diabetics would have injections also.... so maybe they don't find injections a threat..... ree
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #7 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 10:50pm » |
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I used to carry them in my bag when flying up to Dutch Harbor all the time. No one ever said anything. I'd get a note from the Doc, just in case. These days ya never know.
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #8 on: Aug 2nd, 2005, 10:52pm » |
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Take them in your carryon, They saw the needles in the xray, but were not concerned. I had them in the original boxes but was never checked.
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #9 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 1:33am » |
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prescription is the key word here
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #10 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 4:29am » |
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Hi,
I fly every week for work and have never had a problem with them. The TSA only seems obsessed with lighters (damn)!!
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #11 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:34am » |
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Whenever I am asked if I have any sharp objects in my carryon luggage, I answer yes - I have auto-injectors for medication that I take for a medical condition. I have never been questioned beyond that, and never been asked to show a prescription.
The only time it ever went beyond this was when I was traveling in the Czech Republic, in Prague, and the soldiers saw them in the x-ray. They searched my bag, and asked me what this package was. I told them it was medication, and they said no problem. Those Czech guards were on the ball! That reminds me - how badly do I want to return to Prague?
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Re: Auto-injectors & Flights
« Reply #12 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 11:44am » |
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Thanks gang!!!!
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