Hello out there
my wife and i are taking our first flight back to europe in 10 years in april, and have a quick question, with all the restrictions on liquids on the flights, can she take her contact lenses on with her (in the pre sealed foil containers they come in), any help with this would be greatly appreciated
Mark, I'm so glad you pointed that out. It's one of those things that wouldn't have even crossed my mind as liquid, which of course it is. After I lost a contact in my sleep (!?!?) on my last trip to France, you bet I'll have two spare pairs this time!
Yes -- I have done this very recently. Put them in the quart-sized baggie, and have 3 oz. or less bottles of lens cleaning fluid, and/eye drops packed in there also.
thanks very much for the help, thats just what we need to know, appreciate it
Oh yes -- I always bring spare contact lenses!
I wonder if daily wear contact lenses and a 3oz bottle of saline solution couldn't be put in with the zip-loc baggie that has prescription medications in it along with the physician's authorization?
Hi all I just had a quick question, I use daily contacts, and I'm about to go to europe for almost 2 months, I like the dailies because even though I have to bring 60 days worth it still weighs no were near as heavy as even a small bottle of solution would. And as I get near to the end of the trip I get more room as I use them up.
I don't want to check them and risk losing them, I have all the pairs in a small cosmetics bag do you think I'll have any problems?
On the TSA website, 3-1-1 for carry-ons button,it lists medications as being separate from the 1 qt. size bag rule. That would include prescription contact lenses as well. I was told last summer that medications could be in a separate bag, available for visual inspection.
In addition to not wanting to potentially be separated from the disposable contacts, I was afraid that the pressure difference in the baggage compartment might cause the seals on the vials to pop and cause them to become contaminated.
Greetings
Usually, you are allowed to bring one or two extra pairs on contacts (in the now famous plastic bag), but the rest must be packed in your checked luggage. So if you're going to be bringing 60 pairs of contacts, you'll need to check a bag. I think the idea of the regulation is to allow you to bring what you might need for the flight (i.e. a couple extras). I don't think you'd be able to justify 60 pairs as a prescription item as the prescription exemption is only for quantities of liquid meds needed during the flight (and in case of a day or two delay).
Wish I had dailies - I have two week ones and am allergic to most solutions (and not keen to test new solutions given the possible pain!) so can't risk not having a full supply of solutions unless I know for sure stores will carry OK brands at my destination. And very few companies seem to have solutions in quantities under 100mL.
Kate
Mark...
Hello my fellow Canadian! You will have no problems whatsoever. I travel with them all the time. It's a good idea to also keep your glasses handy as the Cabin environment can often be dry and irritating. Don't forget drops!
May I also take this opportunity to suggest you take a look at the AC website (www.aircanada.com). Smart travellers always start there. It makes travel so much smoother for our passengers and crew.
Have a safe and pleasant flight!
