That's another thing that most people wouldn't want to be carrying around in a see through bag isn't it.... You might as well hold a huge sign saying "off on my holiday's looking to shag anything in a skirt"
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Sex God
Quote by Shireen_Mids
I agree that there needs to be more stringent measures taken to ensure that another 9/11 doesn't happen but fgs are women not allowed some small measure of dignity?
Apparently not
Anyone want to take bets on the fact that a woman was not included in thinking up these measures?? It wouldn't occur to a man about this sort of thing
I'd rather women (including myself) carry sanitary towels or tampons around than risk getting blown up because someone hid explosives in a tampon box.
How many are most women likely to need anyway? If you change before you go, you'd only need one or two. They get checked when your clear bag is checked, then you could put them in a pocket until you need them. They could then be put back into the bag just before your bag is checked when you're getting on the plane.
Both my daughter and I will need to carry them when we go away; I'm sure we won't be the only women doing so.
Quote by Freckledbird
I'd rather women (including myself) carry sanitary towels or tampons around than risk getting blown up because someone hid explosives in a tampon box.
Like I said I agree there need to be more stringent measures in place, but why not ban tampons altogether and only allow sanitary towels??
I doubt anyone could put an explosive devise in one of them... If they could it wouldn't be powerful enough to cause a problem...How many are most women likely to need anyway? If you change before you go, you'd only need one or two. They get checked when your clear bag is checked, then you could put them in a pocket until you need them. They could then be put back into the bag just before your bag is checked when you're getting on the plane.
As far as I know you are not allowed to put anything in your pocket full stop. That includes during the waiting time between checking in and boarding the plane. As for the question of how many would be needed, thats dependant on the women. If it was me then for an 8 hour flight on either of the first 2 days I would need approx 24. 2 wouldn't last me an hour....
Quote by Sassy-Seren
If it was me then for an 8 hour flight on either of the first 2 days I would need approx 24. 2 wouldn't last me an hour....
Same here
I sit smug as I realise why I am always so feckin happy.... had a hysterectomy 3 years ago..... I have almost forgotton about periods.
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Quote by Sassy-Seren
If it was me then for an 8 hour flight on either of the first 2 days I would need approx 24. 2 wouldn't last me an hour....
Same here
Not a lot you can do really though - arguing the toss would only draw more attention.
I wouldn't have thought that anyone would follow you around checking to see if you put anything in pockets though.
One of the times where women have to 'shut up and put up'
Sexpert
The whole thing is very disturbing for me, actually looking at flying out of another EU country from my next trip and getting there by tunnel.
The reason is simple. I travel a lot (last year saw 26 flights) and always carry a single bag of "essentials" as hand baggage. The events of 2001 affected me in that I could no longer carry a swiss-knife, which I use daily on the road and hence is "essential".
Last year my nightmare scenario occured. Landed in Australia, my baggage didn't
I managed to survive with the contents of my trusty emergency bag (and zero cash, so buying new stuff wasn't an option) until I was in a position to replace stuff. I did actually eventually get my baggage back....four months later it turned up in Heathrow (shoulda been in Sydney) - and not too much had been nicked by the handlers either.
I for one will not "accept" draconian new measures in any area of my lifestyle in the name of safety, I'd rather live dangerously than not live at all. I certainly will not trust UK baggage handlers with the stuff I usually have in my hand lugagge.
The reason is simple. I travel a lot (last year saw 26 flights) and always carry a single bag of "essentials" as hand baggage. The events of 2001 affected me in that I could no longer carry a swiss-knife, which I use daily on the road and hence is "essential".
Last year my nightmare scenario occured. Landed in Australia, my baggage didn't
I managed to survive with the contents of my trusty emergency bag (and zero cash, so buying new stuff wasn't an option) until I was in a position to replace stuff. I did actually eventually get my baggage back....four months later it turned up in Heathrow (shoulda been in Sydney) - and not too much had been nicked by the handlers either.
I for one will not "accept" draconian new measures in any area of my lifestyle in the name of safety, I'd rather live dangerously than not live at all. I certainly will not trust UK baggage handlers with the stuff I usually have in my hand lugagge.
Sex God
Quote by SteveClarke
I for one will not "accept" draconian new measures in any area of my lifestyle in the name of safety, I'd rather live dangerously than not live at all. I certainly will not trust UK baggage handlers with the stuff I usually have in my hand lugagge.
ARE YOU INSANE???????
Sorry but are you genuinely saying that you would rather having not only yourself but aslo your fellow passengers blown up than travel with out your 'essentials'.
Living dangerously is one thing........and if it was just you that was on the plane then fine........but when there are other people involved I think that the statement that you have just made is quite simply ridiculous........
Sexpert
Not at all, I'd rather neither myself nor my fellow passengers were blown up, but I think you're missing the bigger point.
We are consistently bombarded with messages that it is "our freedom" that these people are jealous of/want to destroy (an oversimplistic and innacurate position in my opinion). And yet the net result of all activties over the past few years is that our freedoms have been consistently reduced. I will not accept that. Those that do worry me.
Back on point, flying out of another country without the same rules is not going to increase the risk to anyones life now is it? ...Nor does it make me insane...
We are consistently bombarded with messages that it is "our freedom" that these people are jealous of/want to destroy (an oversimplistic and innacurate position in my opinion). And yet the net result of all activties over the past few years is that our freedoms have been consistently reduced. I will not accept that. Those that do worry me.
Back on point, flying out of another country without the same rules is not going to increase the risk to anyones life now is it? ...Nor does it make me insane...
Sex God
Quote by SteveClarke
The events of 2001 affected me in that I could no longer carry a swiss-knife, which I use daily on the road and hence is "essential".
and just how much does a swiss army knife, freely available in just about every shop in the world, actually cost? hardly a hardship now is it?
20 euros, jobs a good un. you can even buy a stiletto or a flick-knife while you're there? just don't try taking it on a plane with the rest of us? ;)I for one will not "accept" draconian new measures in any area of my lifestyle in the name of safety, I'd rather live dangerously than not live at all. I certainly will not trust UK baggage handlers with the stuff I usually have in my hand lugagge.
an odd definition of draconian if i might say so? i tend to think draconian = a police state, not the fact your laptop is subjected to the tender mercies of heathrow baggage handlers? :?
We are consistently bombarded with messages that it is "our freedom" that these people are jealous of/want to destroy (an oversimplistic and innacurate position in my opinion). And yet the net result of all activties over the past few years is that our freedoms have been consistently reduced. I will not accept that. Those that do worry me.
absolutely, and i agree with you, but you chose some pretty poor examples of the freedoms we're losing there? ;)
an increase in airport security safeguards your freedom to stay alive! hardly a big deal in the grand scheme of things?
neil x x x ;)
Sexpert
Just wrote a lengthy response and hit the wrong damn button, can't be arsed to write it again.
In brief:
1: At times 20 Euro is an issue. And they're hard to come by in Cambodia withot paying top dollar.
2: No laptop isn't draconian, but inconvenient and if lost or damaged by handlers, involves loss of revenue stream.
3: I'd say full body searches, 34 tidbits of info about you being sent before boarding a plane (US inbound), clear plastic bags and restrictions on what you can have in your possession (particularly water ffs), along with the more long term issues relating to electronic information sharing and the introduction of ID cards can all safely have the draconian badge pinned to them.
I'm out for now, don't wanna drag this thread too far off topic.
Quote by Jags
OK folks - there is now a downgrade in the security alert and a small amount of hand luggage is now allowed.
Read all about it here
How dare they!
I demand it is upgraded!
I demand compulsory anal probes for anyone returning into the country!
I demand no hand luggage (apart from lactating breasts in clear plastic wallets) for all those travelling from the UK.
I demand no luggage whatsoever for all those travelling into the UK.
I demand to personally strip-search any celebrity who is on my 'most shagable' list! :rascal:
Sex God
Do I have to return this then?
Sex God
Travelling essentials
Passport
Driving licence
Credit card
Who needs more?
Passport
Driving licence
Credit card
Who needs more?
Sex God
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Travelling essentials
Passport
Driving licence
Credit card
Who needs more?
Tickets?
Sex God
Quote by Freckledbird
Travelling essentials
Passport
Driving licence
Credit card
Who needs more?
Tickets?
Sex God
We're travelling this Saturday, but I'll be checking just before we leave just in case it changes.
Sexpert
Quote by da69ve
we are travelling in September....hopefully there should be a further downgrade...just wondering where they stand on car keys.....i don't fancy putting them in my suitcase...just in case they loose it.
Car keys were fine even at the heightened state - providing you didn't have an electronic fob. The fob is now permitted again.
Quote by SteveClarke
we are travelling in September....hopefully there should be a further downgrade...just wondering where they stand on car keys.....i don't fancy putting them in my suitcase...just in case they loose it.
Car keys were fine even at the heightened state - providing you didn't have an electronic fob. The fob is now permitted again.
i've got a fob!.....but if there permitted now thats ok.
Orgasminator
Quote by Shireen_Mids
agree that there needs to be more stringent measures taken to ensure that another 9/11 doesn't happen but fgs are women not allowed some small measure of dignity?
I've got no problem if it is really necessary but perhaps, as a sign of solidarity, all women could carry a couple of tampons or pads to save the embarrasment of the few that are currently menstruating... actually the more I think about that the more I like it...
Sex God
On a slightly lighter note everything in a see through bag makes it a bit obvious if you're intending to join the mile high club and you have to declare your condom as an essential item.
Roger
Roger
Quote by rogerthedragon
On a slightly lighter note everything in a see through bag makes it a bit obvious if you're intending to join the mile high club and you have to declare your condom as an essential item.
Roger
just do what the teabitch does, and walk around with his trousers near his knees and a box hanging out of the back pocket
Well the last time hubby and I went on holiday abroad we got told off for not taking enough with us. Apparently we had only packed half our baggage allowance and the airport staff were having a major nervous breakdown over it as they had never found anyone like us for carrying so little on holiday 
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