Just returned from a flight and needed 2 weeks of pre-filled syringes for my vacation (in Canada). Called West Jet to tell them about my meds - the clerk was adamant that no frozen/gel pacs could be used - recommended frozen peas in a cooler (I told her I could not do that because of risk of freezing). Any way - logged on the MS alliance site and their instructions for packaging for air travel - as well as transport Canada. Followed the instructions - used the box with prescription, had a letter from the doctor.
Have to say the cooler bag with 1 frozen gel pac and a number of cold gel pacs was pretty heavy in my carry-on luggage. Got to the airport in Wpg - it was very busy going through security - lots of outbound flights scheduled for early departure.
Any way - told security I had the meds with gel pacs - they just looked briefly in the cooler - did not ask for the letter or check the box for the prescription. Then on the other side of the x-ray - the security went through my carry-on and was more concerned about the make-up & creams I had in a number of zip lock bags, rather than the single one they provide. (Had to load into the new bag - it all fit).
So go figure......I was so stressed out about having all the things in place, and no one really cared. I think it would be much more different on international flights, and if it was not so busy - but going through Winnipeg Airport was pretty good.
It was good practise for me, so now I am feeling a bit more confident about travelling with medications.
Have to say the cooler bag with 1 frozen gel pac and a number of cold gel pacs was pretty heavy in my carry-on luggage. Got to the airport in Wpg - it was very busy going through security - lots of outbound flights scheduled for early departure.
Any way - told security I had the meds with gel pacs - they just looked briefly in the cooler - did not ask for the letter or check the box for the prescription. Then on the other side of the x-ray - the security went through my carry-on and was more concerned about the make-up & creams I had in a number of zip lock bags, rather than the single one they provide. (Had to load into the new bag - it all fit).
So go figure......I was so stressed out about having all the things in place, and no one really cared. I think it would be much more different on international flights, and if it was not so busy - but going through Winnipeg Airport was pretty good.
It was good practise for me, so now I am feeling a bit more confident about travelling with medications.
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