April 14th 2025.
Great news for travelers! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just announced that passengers can now bring along 11 additional items of any size on their trips. This decision was made after the implementation of new technology at security checkpoints, according to The Mirror. This means that you no longer have to worry about whether these items meet the standard 3.4 oz limit or fit into a quart-size plastic bag.
This exciting development will be rolled out in the nation's busiest airports, thanks to the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners by TSA officers. These scanners allow for a thorough analysis of the contents of bottles, eliminating the need for size restrictions on commonly taken items such as breast milk and baby formula. This also includes over-the-counter and prescription medications in gel, liquid, and aerosol form. This is great news for those with medical needs, as they no longer have to take extra precautions to avoid setting off any alarms at the security checkpoint. Even those with refrigerated medicines can bring their ice packs without any issues.
But it's not just medical items that are now allowed in any size. Other items such as wet batteries, liquid-filled teethers, and even fresh eggs can now be brought on board without any hassle. And for those traveling with their aquatic pets, live fish in water are now welcome on flights as well. Furthermore, travelers carrying biological specimens will also have an easier time going through security.
The introduction of CT scanners will greatly improve the efficiency of security checkpoints, reducing the time spent getting your bags searched. These scanners create a 3-D image of the contents of your luggage, giving officers a better understanding of what's inside and making physical searches less necessary.
Since its creation in 2001, the TSA has had restrictions on liquids in place as a counter-terrorism measure. The limit of 100 milliliters was put in place to prevent any threats of liquid explosives. This amount is considered the maximum that can cause minimal damage if it were to go off inside an aircraft.
But the good news doesn't stop there. Those with duty-free items can now breeze through security as well, as long as they are sealed in a tamper-evident bag. And parents traveling with little ones can bring their own food and drinks to soothe their children during the flight.
Although the new technology is currently only operational at New York's JFK, Los Angeles' LAX, and Atlanta's International airports, the rollout to other airports will continue throughout the year. So, for all upcoming travelers, rest assured that your journey through security will be a lot smoother and easier. Happy travels!
On a related note, Haiti's Antoine Simon Airport has recently started welcoming international flights amidst the unrest in Port-Au-Prince. This is great news for travelers who want to visit this beautiful country and support its tourism industry.
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