I know about the plastic bag and liquids rule and I have a letter from my DSN regarding carrying insulin etc. Do I have to remove my pens from their box when I place them in the bag?
I was using vials, and they'd already picked up on the syringes as dangerous sharp items that they wanted to take off me but weren't allowed to. My docs prescription letter included the insulin, but also the syringes, lancets and bg test machine as items I must be allowed to keep with me. Security was not happy, possibly resulting in the letter-of-the-rules approach. TBF it wasn't long after the bombing of Manchester, and I was flying from Manchester airport.@Seacrow i am a frequent flyer and never come across an airline who cares (or who I bother mentioning) about diabetes medication. In my experience, only airport security may pay any attention to insulin pens ... and the only time they were questioned was when insulin pens were metal.
I never “charge” my Frio bags until I arrive at my destination as there is some nervousness amongst airport security for gels. They have not paid any attention to the crystals.I keep my insulin in frio pouches .....at manchester they insist every time i take the insulin out and put them in plastic bags ....they also on occasion have insisted i take the gel inserts out and put them in bags ! Returning airports have diffeant ideas but i just do it like i do leaving manchester....the staff are always nice about it and helpful too !
Why?Pens, not always in the box; but vials, always in the box.