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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The TSA website at http://www.tsa.gov/contact/index.shtm lists the phone number. It is not specific to JFK, but I would start there. I doubt you can contact TSA at a specific airport, and the airport itself is run separately from the TSA security.

is possible to carry hair phon in the hand lagguage?
thanks

I need to take 1 galon of transmission oil to Poland , is it allowed to have it in checking luggage???

i am an athlete who took protein powder on my vacation to peru. However now the jar is open. Is it allowed to take the protein powder back to the U.S. If so, where should i take it? in my carry on bag so that it will be known that it is for my use?

I'm traveling to ecuador with a 22" tv. can I take it with me as a carry on in the box or should i put it in the carry on bag?

I will be travelling to Ecuador as a medical volunteer. I am bringing a microscope as a donation, and will carry it on board. Will I have trouble getting a microscope through security?

Hi my 17 yr old daughter is flying international out to Kenya from JFK this Tuesday. This will be her first international flight without her parents/grand parents. Can both my wife and I (we have passports for ID) get guest gate access passes to make sure our daughter gets on her plane and leaves? Thank you. - Harald

I am traveling from Iceland and stopping for 5 hours in JFK untill my flight to San francisco. Do you think I have any time to leave the airport for one or two hours?

hello, I am a student who has been studying abroad in China. I will be returning in the next few days, and was wondering if it is legal to bring back expandable batons (checked and not brought in my carry on obviously). I do not want t get in trouble when I land, please let me know if it is not possible to bring these as soon as possible. Thank you very much.

Hi! We'll arrive in JFK on july 16 at 8:00 am. with 5 Persons , Could someone help us to know if there is a chattel bus or bus to Cherry hill NJ from JFK

I am flying into JFK from London at the end of august and just need to know if I can keep an aerosol asthma inhaler in my carry on bag.....
Many thank's

"Non-liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills, or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. We recommend, but do not require, that your medications be labeled to assist with the screening process."

that is from TSA official website:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm

Take great care, hide all medication inhalers in the hold luggage. I have had my three inhalers confiscated twice when flying out of the US to England. The risk is high, if you have breathing problems on a long flight. TSA never cater for anyone with medical problems, and are always obstructive and intimidating.

Quick questions. I'm leaving for my flight in a couple of days and I'm planning on taking a gaming systems (PS3) with me. How should I take it with me? I've heard that if you put it in its own bag and without anything connected to it, they will just treat it like a normal laptop. Or would it be possible to put it in my carry on with little bit of clothing inside.

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.

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