Latest TSA Security Directives

3-1–1 for Carry-ons

Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.


With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.



3–1–1 for carry-ons

  • 3 ounce bottle or less
  • 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag
  • 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.

One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measur

Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.


Updates to the TSA Security Requirements(effective November 10, 2006):

Latest security bans according to the TSA Security Directives

Summary of Security Directive Changes for Flights departing from and within the U.S.



  • Effective November 10, 2006, the TSA has advised that travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3.4 ounces/100 ml or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic re-sealable bag. At the security checkpoint passengers will be asked to remove the clear plastic re-sealable bag from their accessible baggage and place it in a separate bin or on the conveyor belt for screening. X-raying these items separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items. In addition, prescription liquid, gel and aerosol medications, baby formula/milk/food, and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening if they are not included in the ONE QUART clear plastic re-sealable bag.



  • Passengers who attempt to bring undeclared liquids, gels, or aerosols into the sterile area without providing to the TSA for separate screening may be subjected to secondary screening.


  • Passengers who purchase liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in the sterile area are now allowed to take them onboard the aircraft.




  • Duty Free liquids, gels, and/or aerosols purchased inside the sterile area may be brought onboard the aircraft by passengers, and no longer must be delivered to the aircraft.

Summary of Security Directive Changes for Flights departing from non-U.S. (except the UK)

  • Effective November 10, 2006, the TSA has advised that travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3.4 ounces/100 ml or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic re-sealable bag. At the security checkpoint passengers will be asked to remove the clear plastic re-sealable bag from their accessible baggage and place it in a separate bin or on the conveyor belt for screening. X-raying these items separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items. In addition, prescription liquid, gel and aerosol medications, baby formula/milk/food, and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening if they are not included in the ONE QUART clear plastic re-sealable bag.




  • Passengers who attempt to bring undeclared liquids, gels, or aerosols into the sterile area without providing to the TSA for separate screening may be subjected to secondary screening.




  • Passengers who purchase liquids, gels, and/or aerosols (including Duty Free items) in the sterile area are now allowed to take them onboard the aircraft if:

    • Liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are not carried into the sterile area through the screening checkpoint AND
    • Passengers do not mingle with other passengers who have not been screened to enter the sterile area.
    • If both of the aforementioned points cannot be ensured, liquid, gel or aerosol Duty Free items must be delivered to the passenger onboard the aircraft or as he/she boards the aircraft.



The airline is suggesting that all customers consider checking all of their luggage, in an effort to minimize delays at airport security checkpoints.

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Im arriving in JFK next week from Manchester UK with a connecting flight through to ATL. Bringing a friend a bottle of duty free. Will I need to put into my carry on bag and check it in like in Atlanta or am I allowed to take through customs in my carry on.
If I have to check it in what is the process.

Thanks

You will not be able to get the bottle through security in your carry on for your ATL flight. You will need to put it in checked luggage before you exit customs at JFK.

Please help me I have never been on a plane before. My mom paid already for me and my 3 kids to go to Florida tomorrow. I have a medicaid photo ID with my photo on it. I have my social security paper and birth certificate I also have a temporary NYS ID with no photo and A different mailing address. I also have a marriage licsnse...My mom would be highly upset if I can't go. Please someone help me.

You should have passport and an electronic ticket with you.
JFK_Specialist

I am sure people are sooo confused with wrong information that MS-MC. provides and who hides under Anonymous on each page of this forum.

lol, this dude is soooooo confused telling people that they need passport for domestic flight!!!! medicaid picture ID and birth certificated in this case is absolutely enough.

Today, after a long flight back from Hong Kong, immigration official said my wife's green card was reported to be lost or stolen. We never reported this, and they could clearly ID my wife as being hers. The immigration officer TOOK THE GREEN CARD!? What is the policy on this and what are our options??

You should speak with Immigration authorities.
JFK_Specialist

TSA say one thing, but it depends which US airport you fly out of. I have had my three COPD inhalers confiscated, as they are deemed explosive, on two ocassions. You cannot bring morphine into the US, even if it's prescribed, so have to leave it at home in the UK.

Does makeup count as a liquid? (I have liquid foundation, so I wanted to know)

Yes, so you're limited to 3.4 oz in carry on.

I had something removed from my carry-on luggage when it went through the security check at JFK yesterday. It was in my bag when i put it through the scanner and not in my bag when I boarded the plane.

I would be grateful for information on a complaint process.

My daughter arrives on el al at 9pm and has flight on virgin at 7am next am..is she able to stay in airport terminal4 to wait for flight? She will be alone and is it safe.

Yes she will be able to stay at terminal 4 as it is open 24/7/365 and it is absolutely safe to do so.
JFK_Specialist

Can we bring a lacrosse stick as carry-on?

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