6 questions or comments to “Have Breastmilk, Will Travel!”

1. Christopher White wrote on July 20, 2007, at 5:12 pm

   Just a clarification. Breastmilk will be permitted without a child present effective Saturday, August 4. Until then current regulations will apply.

   The delay is a procedural issue involving a required 15 day advance Congressional notification before initiating the change. For more information, visit www.tsa.gov.

2. Amy wrote on July 21, 2007, at 1:17 pm

   Thank you so much for the clarification and the policy change.

3. Amy wrote on July 24, 2007, at 9:56 am

   For those of you who would like to view the new policy please visit the TSA website http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/sop/index.shtm. It’s refreshing to see breastmilk described in such appropriate terms, “liquid medication”!

4. Mary Tagge wrote on July 24, 2007, at 3:26 pm

   To be correct, the wording should be ‘any passenger’… not ‘mother’. Otherwise it’s discriminating, can easily be incorrect, plus can’t be verified, and shouldn’t have to be.

5. Amy wrote on July 24, 2007, at 4:12 pm

   An interesting point. Conceivably a grandmother could be transporting a young child along with expressed breastmilk. I’m sure there are other exceptions to the rule that could be identified. For now, I’m just happy to have the new “rule”. As exceptions arise, perhaps it is best to pursue them with the TSA.

6. Amy wrote on July 24, 2007, at 4:58 pm

   I hope you will join me in thanking the TSA for its recent policy change.
   Please send your letters to TSA Administrator Kip Hawley, 601 S. 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202.

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