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Video: TSA's Top 10 Most Unusual Finds: 2017
January 3, 2018
Our officers often discover unusual items in carry-on and checked bags. We’d like to share just a few of the more offbeat items with you in our Top Ten Most Unusual Finds of 2017!10) Face Tenderizer (Carry-on Bag) - Buffalo Niagara International…
@AskTSA Travel Tips In Over 140 Characters: E-cigarettes and Other Nicotine Delivery Systems
May 6, 2016
We see a lot of questions at @AskTSA about e-cigarettes, vape-pens and other nicotine delivery systems, such as the tweet below: These devices are permitted on planes, but the FAA recently notified airlines that the lithium batteries used in…
TSA Travel Tips Tuesday: TSA Recognized Locks
February 18, 2014
While it’s understandable that travelers want to lock their baggage to protect their personal belongings, it’s also important to understand that TSA officers must be able to inspect baggage and contents when the need arises. That’s where TSA…
TSA Travel Tips Tuesday - Aerosols
August 20, 2013
These are aerosol items that were surrendered to TSA at the checkpoint. Tuesday’s TSA Travel Tip has to do with toiletries in aerosol containers. Traveling to weddings, birthdays, job interviews, vacations and other special occasions often…
TSA Travel Tips Tuesday: Flying with Deodorant Isn’t a Sticky Situation
July 9, 2013
Deodorant regularly shows up in our top 10 list of search keywords that brought people to our blog. Why wouldn’t it? Many use it and you definitely need it when you travel. There have been times that I’ve been on a hot stuffy plane where the person…
Travel Tips Tuesday: Safely Packing Batteries for Your Trip
June 11, 2013
If you’re traveling on vacation this summer, you’ll most likely need to bring some batteries along, whether they’re for your camera, personal electronics or other battery-operated equipment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented…
Safety Razors and Disposable Razors
August 17, 2010
I've seen a lot of confusion out there on what types of razors are OK to take with you in your carry-on baggage. This post is just a quick and basic attempt to clear up any confusion. Let me just start by saying that electric razors are OK, but…
