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Article: Liquids ban is a headache for wine industry travelers Air security rules stymie small marketers
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- International Herald Tribune
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- October 31, 2006
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Michael T. Luongo
International Herald Tribune
10-31-2006
In today's terror-worried business travel climate, the adage that wine does not travel well seems especially meaningful. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration relaxed its liquids ban last month, but wine purchased outside the airport still cannot be carried on a plane.As a result, wine dealers, teachers and consultants have been forced to rethink how to get bottles to far-flung tastings and client meetings.Michael Green, a New York wine consultant, travels with wine bottles about 120 days a year, advising Gourmet magazine and other clients like fashion houses, luxury retailers and restaurants. Shortly after the liquid ban ...