Say goodbye to removing shoes: TSA changes airport screening rules nationwide

Traveler removing shoes at TSA airport security checkpoint prior to new rule allowing shoes-on screening.

All U.S. air travelers can now glide through security with footwear firmly in place, thanks to a Transportation Security Administration policy revamp rolling out Monday, July 7. The update applies at every airport, regardless of PreCheck status. The new rule ends a 23‑year ritual introduced after the 2001 “shoe bomber” incident. Passengers once forced to untie … Read more

Official: The TSA has banned these popular children’s toys from carry-on luggage, sparking outrage among parents.

Stuffed animal inside airport security tray during TSA screening

Parents of neurodivergent and anxious flyers feel the squeeze as screeners target sensory plushies. A six‑year‑old boy left Connecticut’s Bradley Airport in tears last month after officers seized “Petey,” his weighted stuffed dog. The plush pal, filled with glass beads for calming pressure, triggered an explosive‑trace alarm and never made it past the checkpoint, spotlighting … Read more

Airport security crackdown: seven spreadable foods now barred in hand luggage

TSA officer inspects carry-on luggage at airport security checkpoint while traveler waits during bag screening process

New 3.4‑ounce enforcement targets creamy cheeses, hummus, and other spreadables that travelers often pack for flights. The Transportation Security Administration has quietly tightened its liquid‑and‑gel rules, singling out seven everyday snacks that many passengers toss into a backpack without a second thought. Anyone caught with more than 3.4 ounces of these foods in a carry‑on risks … Read more

TSA warns: Real ID deadline threatens to bring airports to a standstill next month

U.S. passport, Massachusetts driver’s license, Social Security card and COVID-19 vaccination record laid out as examples of Real ID documentation

In less than a month, U.S. travelers and permanent residents will need Real ID-compliant identification to board flights or enter federal buildings. This looming requirement has sparked anxiety across the country, as numerous states remain behind schedule. The law, originally passed in 2005, aims to strengthen security for state-issued IDs, making them more difficult to … Read more

The TSA warns about the importance of carrying these documents starting May 7: not having them could mean missing your flight

Travelers display REAL ID licenses and U.S. passports at a TSA security checkpoint before the May 7 identification deadline

New rules could lead to long lines and even denied boarding for travelers lacking the proper identification. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced new requirements that every individual over the age of 18 must fulfill to travel by air starting May 7. Passengers who fail to present a REAL ID-compliant credential or another acceptable … Read more

TSA rule change: goodbye to mini travel products on planes and approval of 11 full-size liquids

TSA officer loads a passenger’s carry-on into a next-generation CT scanner at an airport checkpoint after the rule change that approves 11 full-size liquids

After nearly two decades of strict size limitations, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a groundbreaking update that could change how Americans fly. Wondering if you can finally pack that full-size shampoo? Read on to discover how this new measure works and what items have already been approved. For years, passengers across the United … Read more