By separating personal electronic items such as laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles for screening, TSA officers can more closely focus on resolving alarms and stopping terror threats,” said Gowadia. “It is critical for TSA to constantly enhance and adjust security screening procedures to stay ahead of evolving threats and keep passengers safe. There are no changes to what travelers can bring through the checkpoint food and liquid items that comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule, electronics, and books continue to be allowed in carry-on bags. Travelers are encouraged to organize their carry-on bags and keep them uncluttered to ease the screening process and keep the lines moving. In standard screening lanes, TSA officers will be stationed in front of the checkpoint X-ray machines to guide passengers through the screening process and recommend how best to arrange their carry-on items for X-ray screening.
“Whether you’re flying to, from, or within the United States, TSA is committed to raising the baseline for aviation security by strengthening the overall security of our commercial aviation network to keep flying as a safe option for everyone,” said TSA Acting Administrator Huban A.
In an effort to raise the baseline for aviation security worldwide, TSA continues to work closely with airports and airlines to enhance security measures and stay ahead of the evolving threat. airports during the weeks and months ahead.ĭue to an increased threat to aviation security, DHS Secretary John Kelly announced in late June new security requirements for nearly 280 airports in more than 100 countries. Following extensive testing and successful pilots at 10 airports, TSA plans to expand these measures to all U.S. WASHINGTON – To ensure the security of airline passengers and the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items that require travelers to place all electronics larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening in standard lanes. airport screening procedures for carry-on bags to better focus on threats airports are already implementing these new screening procedures but more will be doing it soon. Now, these electronics will need to be put into bins as well instead of just passing through the machine inside your carry-on bag.īut for those of you who are part of the TSA's Pre✓® (PreCheck) program, you won’t have to remove your electronics & cameras from carry-on.Ĭurrently, only U.S. It's bad enough you have to put your shoes and any items in your pockets into a bin, along with your laptop.
You will now have to physically take out cameras, tablets and other larger electronics our of your bag and put it in a bin which will go through the same screening process. Previously, if you were carrying a laptop, you would need to put it on a bin and put it through the X-ray machines.
If you're traveling through United States airports, it will become more laborious because you will now have to remove any electronics that are larger than a smartphone from your carry-on bag.
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