Traveling with purified water on airplane - will the TSA monkeys let me do it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I have the answer you need but since you're such an asshole to TSA and to the poster who tried to help you, I think I'll let you figure it out yourself. Good luck navigating life with your sour attitude!

OP here. I wasn't the least bit of an asshole to the poster who tried to help. I said "thanks" but mentioned that my question went beyond what the TSA website said.

As for my being an asshole to TSA, well, maybe. I'm ok with that. I have little to no respect for the management of that agency or its hiring standards. I think there is an unacceptably high number of TSA agents who are rude and disrespectful to passengers (and I'm not talking about my personal experiences, but what I've witnessed happen to others). I think that TSA could do a much better job with customer service, even while enforcing its absurd rules.

What about the racial slur part?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - Did you know that calling a person a monkey is a racial slur?

It was not intended as such.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I have the answer you need but since you're such an asshole to TSA and to the poster who tried to help you, I think I'll let you figure it out yourself. Good luck navigating life with your sour attitude!

OP here. I wasn't the least bit of an asshole to the poster who tried to help. I said "thanks" but mentioned that my question went beyond what the TSA website said.

As for my being an asshole to TSA, well, maybe. I'm ok with that. I have little to no respect for the management of that agency or its hiring standards. I think there is an unacceptably high number of TSA agents who are rude and disrespectful to passengers (and I'm not talking about my personal experiences, but what I've witnessed happen to others). I think that TSA could do a much better job with customer service, even while enforcing its absurd rules.

You know what OP? I don't necessarily think TSA is going to stop a terrorist from boarding my plane, but I've gotta say I'm with the PP who was cheering for a full body search on your next trip.

Are you this demonstrably condescending with every organization or individual who does not meet your standards? Even if they aren't perfect, they are human beings, too. As for customer service, if I had to serve an ass like you, I would be pretty rude, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: As for my being an asshole to TSA, well, maybe. I'm ok with that. I have little to no respect for the management of that agency or its hiring standards. I think there is an unacceptably high number of TSA agents who are rude and disrespectful to passengers (and I'm not talking about my personal experiences, but what I've witnessed happen to others). I think that TSA could do a much better job with customer service, even while enforcing its absurd rules.

I just flew with our infant and we had no problems. The TSA employees were super nice. They let me keep my DS in the carrier and just gave me a quick pat down instead of taking him out, scanning the carrier, carrying him through, putting him back in. They didn't test the BM. Yes, I am sure a few are rude and disrespectful, but then again, there are plenty who are friendly and efficient. Not sure what you are looking for, but they are just doing their jobs. If you don't like it, don't fly.

[Anonymous]

Yes, OP, maybe you don't like TSA as an agency, or respect /agree with what they do, but to call everyone who works for them "monkeys" and "mouth-breathing droolers" makes you come off like a self-entitled, snotty bitch. Most of the TSA employees are not particularly well paid folks who are simply trying to do their job.

and is is really that hard to figure out that you can buy a bottle of water after you go through security?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP, maybe you don't like TSA as an agency, or respect /agree with what they do, but to call everyone who works for them "monkeys" and "mouth-breathing droolers" makes you come off like a self-entitled, snotty bitch. Most of the TSA employees are not particularly well paid folks who are simply trying to do their job.

and is is really that hard to figure out that you can buy a bottle of water after you go through security?

But it won't be pure enough to meet the Queen's standards.

[Anonymous]

"Anonymous wrote:
The TSA does have these rules in place for everyone's safety. They're not trying to inconvenience you. They're trying to keep you alive. Call them if you have a question.

These rules are in place to create the illusion of safety. I don't think we should confuse them with actual efforts that would make us safer. "

I agree in general but it does greatly reduce the number of people bringing liquids on the airplane and requires them to disclose it. The terrorist would need a baby as well as the formula. While this may even be OK for someone truly evil, hopefully the horrible PR of injuring your own child would make this less likely. We fly 2 or 3 times a year and

TSA has always been very nice with us and friendly with our kids. They never get grumpy when I have to keep coaxing my 3 yr old who didn't want to take off his shoes that its OK to walk through the detector in his socks. They are the only ones who don't mind that it takes us a second to breakdown the stroller.

I have had some airline attendants be very, very shitty the minute they see kids get on the plane. My kids are very well behaved on flights. I really wanted to smack one of the pip squeak attendants that rolled his eyes at them when we sat down.

[Anonymous]

I have to agree with the PPs who observed that OP's post is very disrespectful and negative. OP, get an attitude adjustment. You could have asked your question without peppering it with rude statements. I'm not prez of the TSA appreciation fan club and as a frequent flier I have my own gripes about the entire system, but I've had mostly positive experiences with the individuals working TSA jobs. They are paid crappily, don't get enough training, and are treated like crap by a lot of travelers. If you show them the attitude and disrespect you spewed in your post, good luck getting through without a hitch.

[Anonymous]

Back to the original question:

Bring the purified water on. Say it's to make the baby formula. I'd be very surprised if they didn't let you take it. Worst case, buy Dasani. You'll be fine. I've found the TSA people to be very nice to be the various vials of milk, ice packs, etc etc I have with me when traveling.

FWIW- we (myslef, DH, and infant) were recently traveling and my husband forgot to dump the water out of his Nalgene. They just tested it when they tested the BM and said to remember to dump the water bottle next time.

[Anonymous]

Dear Wicked Witch,

If by "purified" you mean tap water from around here that you ran through your Brita filter, you are better off using bottled anyway. If you really are so superior to the average TSA employee, I'd think you'd be able to figure that out.

Signed,
Sick of the Constantly Shitty 'Tudes on This Board

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP, maybe you don't like TSA as an agency, or respect /agree with what they do, but to call everyone who works for them "monkeys" and "mouth-breathing droolers" makes you come off like a self-entitled, snotty bitch. Most of the TSA employees are not particularly well paid folks who are simply trying to do their job.

and is is really that hard to figure out that you can buy a bottle of water after you go through security?

OP again. Fair enough. I'm having a bad day. I shouldn't have used such disparaging terms. And no, I don't exhibit this attitude to TSA agents who are doing their jobs and who are polite. I'm really not as evil as it apparently sounds, but I don't suspect that will change any of the responses that follow.

The issue I had with buying water after security is that my pediatrician strongly recommended purified water (boiled, not just run through a Brita). What I was wondering is whether this is really that big of a deal for a healthy child, and whether Dasani would be fine (which, incidentally, is what I'm going to do).

[Anonymous]

Just curious here (my kids are older and I certainly don't have a dog in this fight) - was the boiled water just for when your kid was little/recent preemie, or for as long as s/he uses formula? Just curious, as I've never heard of this (in non-developing countries), and it certainly sounds like a nuisance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The TSA does have these rules in place for everyone's safety. They're not trying to inconvenience you. They're trying to keep you alive. Call them if you have a question.

How sweet and naive. Yes, because a real terrorist would never think to use formula as a guise for their nefarious plot. The TSA rules are arbitrary and are simply political reactions to past threats. They don't keep anyone safe.

I'm the poster you are replying to and I never said all the rules work. BUT they are in place for a reason. You understand that don't you???

[Anonymous]

If your baby is 3 months old, then I wouldn't worry about it. Just use the bottled water after security. It will make going through security that much easier. Not that it is easy with an infant. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP, maybe you don't like TSA as an agency, or respect /agree with what they do, but to call everyone who works for them "monkeys" and "mouth-breathing droolers" makes you come off like a self-entitled, snotty bitch. Most of the TSA employees are not particularly well paid folks who are simply trying to do their job.

and is is really that hard to figure out that you can buy a bottle of water after you go through security?

OP again. Fair enough. I'm having a bad day. I shouldn't have used such disparaging terms. And no, I don't exhibit this attitude to TSA agents who are doing their jobs and who are polite. I'm really not as evil as it apparently sounds, but I don't suspect that will change any of the responses that follow.

The issue I had with buying water after security is that my pediatrician strongly recommended purified water (boiled, not just run through a Brita). What I was wondering is whether this is really that big of a deal for a healthy child, and whether Dasani would be fine (which, incidentally, is what I'm going to do).

My ped told me tap water is fine. I think if your baby is healthy, there is no reason to boil water.