If you’re flying soon, it’s essential to keep up with TSA regulations—not just to make your flight on time, but also to ensure safety in the skies.
While the shoe removal rule is out, the 3.4oz liquid limit is still firmly in effect.
The TSA has recently added three more items to its “Do Not Pack” list, and if you love your hair tools, take note: cordless devices may land you in trouble.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), things like curling or flat irons containing gas cartridges or butane, including spare cartridges, aren’t allowed in checked luggage.
If TSA spots these items, they will be confiscated. However, if your hair tools have a safety cover to prevent accidental activation, you might be able to include them in your carry-on.
For regular corded tools, though, feel free to pack them in your suitcase or backpack.
This new rule is part of a larger TSA crackdown that already prohibits items like vapes, lithium phone chargers, spray paints, and sparklers—all of which can pose safety risks when carried on.
Since July 7th, travelers are no longer required to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints—a change attributed to advances in security technology.
Amidst all these restrictions, there are also benefits for families and military personnel.
The TSA has recently introduced family lanes through a program called “Family on the Fly,” which was detailed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at Nashville International Airport.
After a successful trial in Orlando, these lanes will expand to more airports, with a $15 pre-check discount for families registered in the program.
“This extended area will help families with children navigate the process more easily,” Noem mentioned last month.
Military travelers also see benefits. Currently available at 11 airports, TSA’s Honor Lane offers special access, while Gold Star families can enjoy free pre-check services, and military spouses can register for just $25.
“We value our service members and recognize the sacrifices their families make,” she stated.
Mobile units are set up to facilitate sign-ups, allowing current service members and other Department of Defense staff to add their DOD IDs to their reservations.
Following the lifting of shoe removal rules, Noem hinted that further changes might be on the horizon, such as easing restrictions on liquids, aerosols, and gels.
“Everything happening at checkpoints today is appreciated,” Noem remarked.
