[MR] sewing notions on airplane?

[Siegfried Sebastian Faust]

 From United's own webpage about this:
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,1360,1821,00.html#b4

It looks like ANYTHING SHARP is basically a no-go.  And they specifically 
mention 'metal scissors', 'knifes of any kind/material' (which would cover 
the ripper I think), and only mention 'medically necessary 
needles/syringes' to be allowed.

So I think, you would be better off with a good book.

Siegfried


>  I will be traveling via airplane for the first time since 9/11 (I don't 
> fly that often) and I was wondering, what are the restrictions for 
> bringing sewing supplies these days? I'd like to work on some hand 
> sewing, but I'm thinking I might get a hard time about bringing sewing 
> needles, a seam ripper, or the little sewing scissors with me. Has anyone 
> else dealt with this? I am flying with United Airlines if that makes a 
> difference. Thanks for your time.