Expert Guidance for Air Travel with Medications
Clear, Trusted Guidance for Flying with Medications
I help travelers navigate TSA and international medication rules using primary sources—embassies, the INCB database, and official regulations—so you can pack legally, clear security smoothly, and avoid confiscations.
- Step-by-step packing for prescriptions, injectables, and refrigerated meds
- What to say at TSA and what to declare at customs
- Country-specific rules and links to official forms
What You’ll Find at The Keen Insider
Flying with Medication
How to pack, store, and declare them everything from sleeping pills to vitamins to refrigerated medication and a free doctor letter template to document controlled meds.
Flying with Medical Devices
From CPAP machines to heart monitors, hearing aids, and portable oxygen concentrators — know what’s allowed in carry-ons or checked bags and when to notify the airline in advance.
Flying with Toiletries
Razors, creams, sprays, scissors and razors — what’s allowed? We break down TSA’s 3-1-1 liquid rule, and explain what goes in carry-on vs checked luggage.
Medical Emergencies Abroad
Whether it’s refilling a lost prescription, dealing with a sudden illness mid-flight, or accessing medical evacuation to your home country it’s important to what to do.
Why This Site Exists
Most travel sites skip the hard part: how to fly with medications. A missed form or misunderstood rule can mean delays, confiscations—or worse.
I created The Keen Insider to change that. This site is for travelers who can’t afford mistakes at TSA, who need to comply with customs, and who want a clear plan if medication is lost, denied, or delayed overseas.
Whether you’re flying for medical care, caregiving, or leisure, you’ll find plain-English, step-by-step guidance—based on official TSA, customs, and embassy sources—so you can pack correctly, declare what’s required, and fly with confidence.
Testimonials from Security Experts
From Elyce McKenzie, Lead Trans. Sec. Officer, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Int’l Airport
“Kathy Keen’s dedication to research and sharing how to travel compliantly with medication sets her apart. I’ve known Kathy for 16 years and worked alongside her for five of those years. She never leaves a stone unturned.”
From Dan Lahrsen, Customs Inspector, Lyon, France
“Kathy has reached out to me for hands-on, practical advice to pass on to her readers when they travel overseas. I’ve sent many travelers to her website because she breaks things down concisely, so you know what to expect.”
🧭 New to Traveling with Medications or Medical Gear?
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What Travelers Say
“Kathy eased my panic with her one-on-one advice on traveling to Turkey. Frankly, I was terrified because I had a controlled substance my doctor insisted I continue using and I was afraid they would confiscate it or worse, jail me! I learned what permits and documents to bring, and everything went smoothly at customs.”
“Finally a clear guide on what I can and can’t bring on a plane!”
“Kathy explained how my large bottle of cough medicine is an exception to the 3.4 oz rule because it is a medicine. It was so helpful to have it with me in my carry-on for my sick son.”
