AMERICANS have been warned about the potential of losing carry-on belongings when passing through airport security.
This can be avoided through some considerations, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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Thousands of US travelers in specific lose everyday essentials while trying to go through the security line due to the administration’s restrictions and rules.
Of the most common taken away are liquid-based items, whether travelers forget them in their bags or don’t fully realize that the liquid exceeds a limit.
The TSA has several policies surrounding what it considers liquids, per Travel and Tour World.
In a recent statement with reference to National Hamburger Day, the TSA emphasized that condiments used for a burger, like ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce, could be subject go getting thrown out.
Sauces, dressings, and spreads are all considered liquids and must be put inside containers that are no more than 3.4 ounces.
Those exceeding that limit must either be checked or left behind.
There is an exception, however.
DECLARE IT
Carry-on liquids travelers bring that are over the 3.4-ounce limit and purchased from a duty-free store, remain sealed, and have a receipt dated within 48 hours of their flight, could be accepted.
Duty-free means exempt from taxes, and duty-free stores are typically found in airports.
Additionally, there are other at least three other liquids in larger quantities that qualify, but they must be declared by travelers.
They include medications, baby formula, and breast milk.
Overall, the TSA’s definition of a liquid can be broad.
Peanut butter, jelly, cranberry sauce, maple syrup, hummus, and more are all considered liquids or gels.
Even ice that has melted or partially thawed must meet the 3.4-ounce requirement at the time it passes through security.
TSA’s 3-1-1 rule
The Transportation Security Administration regulates the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that flyers can bring through airport security with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
The 3-1-1 rule consists of the following:
Each container of liquid has to be 3.4 ounces or less.
All liquids have to fit in one clear, quart-sized, resealable bag.
Finally, passengers can only bring one bag of liquids each.
ALCOHOL CHECK
Alcohol has particularly strict rules.
Anything that’s stronger than 140 proof will be removed immediately from checked or carry-on luggage.
Others must also follow the 3.4-ounce limit, unless from duty-free purchases that are in security-approved bags.
Of course, the mini liquor bottles that could be packed in carry-ons also can’t be consumed on the plane.
Consuming your own alcohol onboard is a violation of federal regulations.
It’s best to double-check everything, overall.
The TSA processes about 1.3 million bags on average each day.
Fortunately, hamburgers are allowed, so those who traveled on May 28 were in the clear.
The TSA also spoke out recently after rumors that a membership card from a popular retailer could qualify as a valid ID.
A little-known TSA ‘book’ rule must also be followed by passengers, and not following it could risk delay before even getting to the plane.
