After reading a few threads about people concerned with having their blades confiscated by airport security I took it upon myself to find out if there is any way to legally get your blades to come with you on a flight.
Before I continue, it is valuable for you, the reader to understand that my dad works for TSA (the annoying guys at the airport who seem to allow the most suspect people through the gates, yet inevitably search you from head to foot at every checkpoint). I had a discussion with him about my concerns of having my shaving accoutrements confiscated by airport security. He told me that it is possible, and simple. There are only a few simple things to remember to make sure that you, and your beloved shaving supplies arrive at the same time, and at the same place.
Step #1: Understand that airport security themselves are under scrutiny. They are constantly given false positives (may explained why you get searched) to ensure they are paying attention. AND when they DO find something, they are awarded a merit.
Step#2: One of the many responsibilities of TSA is to keep sharp objects inaccessible to passengers while in transit. Understand that you can't have anything on board that even appears sharp accessible while in flight.
This brings me to the good part! Anything you check into baggage is not subject to such stringent standards. In other words, TSA does not care about razor blades that the passenger cannot reach.
It's that simple. When you check your luggage in it flies with you under the plane. I know for some it may be difficult to have your babies out of arms reach for the flight, but rest assured when you land you will be reunited.
Before I continue, it is valuable for you, the reader to understand that my dad works for TSA (the annoying guys at the airport who seem to allow the most suspect people through the gates, yet inevitably search you from head to foot at every checkpoint). I had a discussion with him about my concerns of having my shaving accoutrements confiscated by airport security. He told me that it is possible, and simple. There are only a few simple things to remember to make sure that you, and your beloved shaving supplies arrive at the same time, and at the same place.
Step #1: Understand that airport security themselves are under scrutiny. They are constantly given false positives (may explained why you get searched) to ensure they are paying attention. AND when they DO find something, they are awarded a merit.
Step#2: One of the many responsibilities of TSA is to keep sharp objects inaccessible to passengers while in transit. Understand that you can't have anything on board that even appears sharp accessible while in flight.
This brings me to the good part! Anything you check into baggage is not subject to such stringent standards. In other words, TSA does not care about razor blades that the passenger cannot reach.
It's that simple. When you check your luggage in it flies with you under the plane. I know for some it may be difficult to have your babies out of arms reach for the flight, but rest assured when you land you will be reunited.