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Does anybody have advice as to whether I need a letter from my GP to take my testing stuff on the plane.
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I'm a frequent flyer and never had an issue with my monitor. I used to have to carry a letter when I was using syringes but now on the flex pen I dont have issues as flying regulations say you can have something sharp etc as long as its under I think 6cm. I generally carry all my medication for a trip in hand luggage and so can often be enough to fill those little clear bags. This means I generally cant carry all my desired liquids in hand luggage but I have at times used two clear bags and stated that one is for medication and that has been ok, not sure what the actual regulations on that are though so may be worth looking into, or getting a letter from a dr about carrying two clear bags.
Hi,
I'm certainly not disputing the procedure you folow with regards to "clear bagging"..
I always take more than I need in my had luggage for the duration & keep stuff in the relevant containers..
I have never experienced hardship for not clear bagging items like insulin cartridges.. In fact the only time they wanted clarity in contents was due to a 5 pack of Mars bars.. "Dark object they thought was a book or bomb or something"??? Lol
In fairness, my wash bag goes in the hold... My hand luggage is always one hell of a jumble...
The reason I carry it all because when things are in the hold cabin the often freeze and I know that affects the insulin. Also because I have lost my luggage a few times and that was a nightmare!! In terms of other liquids I often only travel with hand luggage so my life needs to be in that bag haha.