Cork screws in airlines? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

Bill4728 · July 29, 2006, 03:16 PM

I know after 9 -11 they wouldn't let you bring a cork screw in your carry ons, but I thought I heard that that has changed.

What is the rule?

TIA

Timeshare Von · July 29, 2006, 05:49 PM

Nope, my co-worker had one taken from her just this week flying home from LAX to Des Moines.

Bill4728 · July 29, 2006, 06:42 PM

I was given a list of the new regulations

http://www.tsa.gov/assets/doc/Permit...ited_Facts.doc

And cork screws are OK

chrisnwillie · July 30, 2006, 07:34 AM

I also had mine conviscated on my recent trip to Aruba.

Icarus · July 30, 2006, 08:11 AM

The problem with the TSA is that they don't enforce their own rules consistently across the system. They are overly zealous with their shoe removal rules, in addition to what you've seen with corkscrews, small scissors, etc.

-David

Blondie · July 30, 2006, 09:00 AM

The good news is that many decent wines are now screwtop and that is what I buy when we travel.

Zac495 · July 30, 2006, 09:05 AM

I've had mine taken away on carry-ons. You can put it in luggage that is checked. Clos Pegas is a very fine Chardonnay (20 dollars) that has a screw off cap! Try that.
CHeers,
Ellen

debraxh · July 30, 2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icarus

The problem with the TSA is that they don't enforce their own rules consistently across the system. They are overly zealous with their shoe removal rules, in addition to what you've seen with corkscrews, small scissors, etc.

-David

I agree. Although the guidelines clearly state small scissors are now allowed, I had my manicure scissors confiscated on our return flight. It was really irritating because if I had known I would have packed them in our checked luggage. A fair amount of gentle persuasion didn't work so I gave up -- perhaps carrying a printout of what's allowed from the TSA website might help?

T_R_Oglodyte · July 31, 2006, 12:04 AM

You could always get a cork remover that doesn't use a point.

I have one that has a handle with two prongs about three inches long. You sliide the prongs in on two sides of the cork between the cork and the bottle. After the prongs are inserted, you twist the handle and pull up, and the cork comes up at the same time.

This type of remover leaves the cork intack, so you don't have pieces of cork falling into the wine. Doesn't work well with synthetic corks though.

Bill4728 · August 2, 2006, 05:55 PM

OK, so they took my corkscrew!!

They said they didn't care what the website said, they said no corkscrews with any kind of knife. But, They did say that there are new corkscrews which have a different system for cutting thru to the cork. We picked one up but it was $12. No problems on the return flight.

Remeber this is only a problem if it is in your carry-on.

JLB · August 2, 2006, 05:58 PM

Frankly, I hope they put my plane together with something stronger than cork screws.

July 29, 2006, 03:16 PM	#1
Bill4728 Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 7,305 Resorts: Club Intrawest, Monarch Grand Vacations, Mountainside Lodge, Marriott Newport Coast	Cork screws in airlines? I know after 9 -11 they wouldn't let you bring a cork screw in your carry ons, but I thought I heard that that has changed. What is the rule? TIA __________________ Bill All my posts should be considered my personal opinion or experience unless otherwise noted.

July 29, 2006, 05:49 PM	#2
Timeshare Von TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 13, 06 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,590 Resorts: FF/Wyndham Flagstaff, FF/ Wyndham Williamsburg - Kingsgate, FF/Wyndham Myrtle Beach/Westwinds, Lifetime in Hawaii (Oahu)	Re: Cork screws in airlines? Nope, my co-worker had one taken from her just this week flying home from LAX to Des Moines.

July 29, 2006, 06:42 PM	#3
Bill4728 Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 7,305 Resorts: Club Intrawest, Monarch Grand Vacations, Mountainside Lodge, Marriott Newport Coast	Re: Cork screws in airlines? I was given a list of the new regulations http://www.tsa.gov/assets/doc/Permit...ited_Facts.doc And cork screws are OK __________________ Bill All my posts should be considered my personal opinion or experience unless otherwise noted.

July 30, 2006, 07:34 AM	#4
chrisnwillie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 10, 05 Posts: 411 Resorts: Playa Linda, Aruba Weeks 9,10 & 11	Re: Cork screws in airlines? I also had mine conviscated on my recent trip to Aruba.

July 30, 2006, 08:11 AM	#5
Icarus TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 4,094	Re: Cork screws in airlines? The problem with the TSA is that they don't enforce their own rules consistently across the system. They are overly zealous with their shoe removal rules, in addition to what you've seen with corkscrews, small scissors, etc. -David

July 30, 2006, 09:00 AM	#6
Blondie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: New England Posts: 1,430 Resorts: Club Regina, PV; Sudwala Lodge, SA; 50,000 Royal Holiday Points	Re: Cork screws in airlines? The good news is that many decent wines are now screwtop and that is what I buy when we travel.

July 30, 2006, 09:05 AM	#7
Zac495 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,017 Resorts: HGVC 5000 pts	Re: Cork screws in airlines? I've had mine taken away on carry-ons. You can put it in luggage that is checked. Clos Pegas is a very fine Chardonnay (20 dollars) that has a screw off cap! Try that. CHeers, Ellen __________________ Cheers! Ellen Philadelphia, PA Pictures of our vacations! http://www.picturetrail.com/ellen495 http://www.picturetrail.com/zac495

July 31, 2006, 12:04 AM	#9
T_R_Oglodyte TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Belly-View, WA Posts: 5,742 Resorts: Diamond Resorts Poipu Raintree Vacation Club Winners Circle Wyndham Pahio Bali Hai Villas	Re: Cork screws in airlines? You could always get a cork remover that doesn't use a point. I have one that has a handle with two prongs about three inches long. You sliide the prongs in on two sides of the cork between the cork and the bottle. After the prongs are inserted, you twist the handle and pull up, and the cork comes up at the same time. This type of remover leaves the cork intack, so you don't have pieces of cork falling into the wine. Doesn't work well with synthetic corks though. __________________ Steve Nelson Democracy is two wolves and a rabbit voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed rabbit preventing the vote from being enforced.

August 2, 2006, 05:55 PM	#10
Bill4728 Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 7,305 Resorts: Club Intrawest, Monarch Grand Vacations, Mountainside Lodge, Marriott Newport Coast	Re: Cork screws in airlines? OK, so they took my corkscrew!! They said they didn't care what the website said, they said no corkscrews with any kind of knife. But, They did say that there are new corkscrews which have a different system for cutting thru to the cork. We picked one up but it was $12. No problems on the return flight. Remeber this is only a problem if it is in your carry-on. __________________ Bill All my posts should be considered my personal opinion or experience unless otherwise noted. Last edited by Bill4728 : August 2, 2006 at 06:01 PM.

August 2, 2006, 05:58 PM	#11
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