Tell us your story: Mobility device lost or damaged by an airline? USA TODAY wants to hear about it. And they will take it over to either the bottle X-ray to screen it, or they will do what we call a vapor test.” “I will inform TSA, ‘Hey, I do have breast milk,’ or if you are a parent that has baby formula or baby food, inform them that you do have these things. You can get a really, really pleasant TSA agent and they're not going to really give you any issues,” she said. “You never know what TSA agent you are going to get. Ramsey added that it’s usually a good idea to notify TSA agents about any breast milk or formula you may be traveling with before your screening starts. I would appreciate if you can honor this right now for us.” Breast milk does not count against the 3.4-ounce rule. “It says it right here on your website that I am allowed to fly. Nikeytha Ramsey, founder and CEO of Junobie, a company that produces sustainable, plastic-free storage containers for breast milk and baby formula, said it’s important for parents to know their rights when they fly with such liquids and to stick up for them if they run into any problems. Travelers can also notify the TSA if they plan to travel with medically necessary liquids.
Your child or infant does not need to be present or traveling with you to bring breast milk, formula and/or related supplies. This also applies to breast milk and formula cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs (regardless of presence of breast milk).
Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) are considered medically necessary liquids.
TSA regulations make generous allowances for milk and formula:įormula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag. The officers were unambiguously in the wrong if they did ask her to get rid of her breast milk.Ī Transportation Security Administration spokesperson told USA TODAY the agency was not aware of the incident but said travelers are encouraged to submit comments and concerns to the agency directly if they encounter issues during their screening. Watch Video: Does TSA allow breast milk through security?Īctress Keke Palmer called out airport security officers in Houston this month on Twitter, saying they threatened to throw out more than 16 ounces of breast milk as she was going through security.
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