[Travelandtourism] Q & A

[Peachtree Travel]

Q. So, I have a "friend" who recently spent a long weekend in Belize after 
finding one of those $160 round-trip tickets late last fall. This friend, 
who -full disclosure - works at a travel agency, and happens to love dogs, 
foolishly posed for a pic alongside a scrappy scabby beach dog. What was my 
friend thinking? I'm not sure! But after contracting ringworm (in his beard! 
Eww) my friend has learned his lesson. Now my friend has been prescribed a 
massive tube of cream that most certainly exceeds 3 ounces. Is this 
something the TSA will allow in his carry-on for an upcoming flight? Or will 
my friend have to check it? Should he ask the doctor for tiny sample size 
tubes?

A. While we're glad you were able to snag one of those great fares to 
Belize, sorry to hear about your sad fungus fiasco. But good news! According 
to the TSA site, travelers with medical conditions may bring gels and 
liquids related to their condition, just so long as these items are declared 
if they exceed 3 ounces and are not contained in a one-quart plastic bag. So 
it should be no problem. However, given all the many reports of TSA 
inconsistencies, it's probably a good idea to bring along a note from your 
doctor, even if your medication is labeled, just to be on the absolute safe 
side. Especially if traveling overseas.

You can find more on this over on the TSA's site. Good luck!