The Transportation Security Admnistration has set up a web page for current information about carry on luggage restrictions, airport security, and other issues related the recent changes brought on by security threats to air travelers.
Families traveling with children who have disabilities, medical conditions, or other special needs can contact the TSA with questions or comments through the website, in writing or by telephone. The TSA and local airport personnel have reportedly been sensitive and helpful to families traveling during the first days of the new rules and are developing policies that will be important for all airline passengers.
The home page featuring the lastest updates for the Transportation Security Administration is http://www.tsa.gov
Specific information for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions can be found at
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm
Advice for those traveling with children who have special needs is also available, at
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1572.shtm
and other information and advice for travelling with children
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm
Explanations about the security screening experience, TSA travel assistants, transporting special items, prohibited items, and more, can be found at the TSA Air Travelers home page at
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/index.shtm
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Links to Current UK Airport Rules and Restrictions
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Canadian Transportation Agency Air Travel Accessibility Regulations
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See the US Transportation Safety Administration website for an update since this 2006 story at:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm
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