Comments on: Airline Travel with Unlimited Breast Milk

By: Margo

Margo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:35:09 +0000

I am curious how your trip went. I also have a business trip coming up and am wondering what is the best way to transport the breastmilk.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:41:42 +0000

I have a 5-day trip coming up….what did you experience? What worked? What didn’t? Please be specific. Thanks in advance. Ann

By: Luann

Luann — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:50:50 +0000

Are you allowed to bring an ice pack with the pumped milk on board? It doesn’t say that you can bring an ice pack in the press release. I have a 4 day trip coming up and am concerned about carrying it back.

By: Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:31:11 +0000

KatieD, I’m sorry to hear you had to go through such a hassle. Good for you for educating that supervisor!

By: KatieD

KatieD — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:25:33 +0000

Even though the rules were changed almost 2 years ago, be prepared! I had to fight with a TSA supervisor at JFK yesterday about bringing home 15 oz of milk that I pumped during a daylong business trip. I was asked repeatedly “where’s the baby?” and then “why do you need to bring the milk home?”. The agents clearly had no understanding of breastfeeding — I had to explain that I would be highly uncomfortable to go all day without pumping, then explain that it was not acceptable to simply pour it out and “feed the baby something else”!?!?! I finally convinced the supervisor to go consult her regulations. I wish I had thought to print out a copy of the TSA website to carry with me (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm). I certainly will next time!

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:33:23 +0000

How is the new rule working? Are you allowed appropriate ice packs with the breast milk? The press release doesn’t say.

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:39:57 +0000

It would be great if we all took the time to contact the TSA and thank them for the change in policy. I am one of the people who had contacted them to express my frustration with their previous limited on carry-on breastmilk. Thanks to the TSA for supporting moms and babies!