TSA to Ease Flight Travel Restrictions Later Today (Sunday
Aug 13th, 2006, 09:19 AM
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TSA to Ease Flight Travel Restrictions Later Today (Sunday
FYI-Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Mike Chertoff has announced that the TSA prohibited items list will be modified today, to ease certain restrictions-so be monitoring the TSA website -www.tsa.gov- for the changes-
"Later today, TSA will be announcing some minor refinements in the restrictions, actually easing them in certain respects based on our experience of risk," Chertoff told the ABC news program "This Week."
The link to the wire service article:
news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060813/pl_nm/security_usa_dc_1;_ylt=Al6XCMdxa9DGFc73WfiuzbxbbBA F;_ylu=X3oDMTA2ZGZwam4yBHNlYwNmYw--
"Later today, TSA will be announcing some minor refinements in the restrictions, actually easing them in certain respects based on our experience of risk," Chertoff told the ABC news program "This Week."
The link to the wire service article:
news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060813/pl_nm/security_usa_dc_1;_ylt=Al6XCMdxa9DGFc73WfiuzbxbbBA F;_ylu=X3oDMTA2ZGZwam4yBHNlYwNmYw--
Aug 13th, 2006, 11:04 AM
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It's probably easier just to post this, but the TSA is making it clear-it will be up to the discretion of the individual TSA screening officer as to solid/powdered cosmetics items-so if you bring your solid lipstick, powder blush to the screening check-point, it MAY be confiscated.
Also, TSA makes clear that its policies apply to ALL carriers leaving from the US-that ORIGINATE in the US. British air carriers do not originate in the US, so British carry-on rules will apply as to those carriers.
This from the TSA website:
While we can not provide a comprehensive list of liquids that will and will not be permitted on board, the primary exceptions to this rule are:
Baby formula or breast milk when traveling with an infant
Prescription medication, provided the prescription matches the passenger's name
Certain essential non-prescription medication, such as insulin
Additional items are listed here
Laptop computers, cellular phones, iPods, and other portable electronic devices are still allowed on board an aircraft. These items must still be screened at the security checkpoint.
While baby formula, breast milk, and certain medications will be permitted past the screening checkpoint and on board, please be aware that these items will be subject to physical inspection. You will not be required to taste these liquids in the presence of a security officer.
We suggest, to the fullest extent possible, that you pack all liquids and gels – including shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, hair gel, suntan lotion and all other items with similar consistency in your checked baggage to minimize any delays at the screening checkpoint.
Some solid or powdered cosmetics items are permitted past the checkpoint; however, this is left to the discretion of the Security Officer. To minimize delays and hassle, we recommend that you pack all cosmetics in your checked baggage.
Beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the screening checkpoint) will not be allowed on board, and must be consumed before boarding.
In the event a Security Officer identifies a prohibited item in your baggage, you will be required to either check that item with your checked baggage, or dispose of it at the checkpoint.
These polices apply to ALL domestic and international flights originating in the United States, including flights to the United Kingdom. For flights to the United Kingdom, TSA security officers will perform an additional physical inspection of all carry on baggage at the departure gate. For all other flights random gate inspections will be conducted.
Please note that for flights originating in the United Kingdom, local policies regarding carry on baggage will apply. These policies tend to be more stringent than United States policy. You may wish to check with you air carrier for additional details on United Kingdom requirements.
Also, TSA makes clear that its policies apply to ALL carriers leaving from the US-that ORIGINATE in the US. British air carriers do not originate in the US, so British carry-on rules will apply as to those carriers.
This from the TSA website:
While we can not provide a comprehensive list of liquids that will and will not be permitted on board, the primary exceptions to this rule are:
Baby formula or breast milk when traveling with an infant
Prescription medication, provided the prescription matches the passenger's name
Certain essential non-prescription medication, such as insulin
Additional items are listed here
Laptop computers, cellular phones, iPods, and other portable electronic devices are still allowed on board an aircraft. These items must still be screened at the security checkpoint.
While baby formula, breast milk, and certain medications will be permitted past the screening checkpoint and on board, please be aware that these items will be subject to physical inspection. You will not be required to taste these liquids in the presence of a security officer.
We suggest, to the fullest extent possible, that you pack all liquids and gels – including shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, hair gel, suntan lotion and all other items with similar consistency in your checked baggage to minimize any delays at the screening checkpoint.
Some solid or powdered cosmetics items are permitted past the checkpoint; however, this is left to the discretion of the Security Officer. To minimize delays and hassle, we recommend that you pack all cosmetics in your checked baggage.
Beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the screening checkpoint) will not be allowed on board, and must be consumed before boarding.
In the event a Security Officer identifies a prohibited item in your baggage, you will be required to either check that item with your checked baggage, or dispose of it at the checkpoint.
These polices apply to ALL domestic and international flights originating in the United States, including flights to the United Kingdom. For flights to the United Kingdom, TSA security officers will perform an additional physical inspection of all carry on baggage at the departure gate. For all other flights random gate inspections will be conducted.
Please note that for flights originating in the United Kingdom, local policies regarding carry on baggage will apply. These policies tend to be more stringent than United States policy. You may wish to check with you air carrier for additional details on United Kingdom requirements.
