1 week Ago By Aaron Bailey
Travelers at US airports nationwide could soon sigh a sigh of relief. Changes to the restrictions on the size of liquids passing through aviation security have been relaxed, meaning several selected items can now be taken through, regardless of their size. Restrictions since 9/11 Following the 9/11 attacks , aviation security implemented several restrictions, including the total amount of liquids that could be carried on your person into the cabin.
However, things are starting to change, and starting soon, you can carry full-size liquid items in your carry-on luggage. The New York Post, as reported by Union Rayo , has long speculated on this change, which would see the repeal of 3-1-1, which requires that liquids must be in small bottles not exceeding 100 and not totaling more than 1L. While the TSA has remained strict on the volume of liquids until now, many other countries worldwide have not faced these challenges.
Europe has seen this restriction be eliminated completely, and even in New Zealand, domestic liquids (such as shower gel or bottled water) are not prohibited onboard when traveling domestically. While airport scanners will not be phased out, adjustments will be made to allow personal hygiene products in regular carry-on baggage. New technology advancements will examine how certain full-size liquids can bypass the 3-1-1 rule , and computed tomography scanners will use 3D imaging to find only unauthorized liquids.
Europe is moving on. However, passengers in the US will have to wait to see changes. Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here .
Twelve prohibited already permitted through security The Transportation Security Administration will be going through a consultation process with its employees around any proposed changes, however, twelve products identified as necessary by the TSA that passengers can be carried. These include: Breastmilk Water and baby food when traveling with an infant Liquid medication Sanitizer Nasal sprays and saline solutions Eye drops Contact lens solution Aerosol deodorant Dental prostheses cleaning liquid Prescribed creams and lotions Live fish eggs (when transported in water) Freezer or ice packs (only to chill items for medical requirements) While many of us have been stung at the airport for forgetting to empty that bottle of water or packing our shampoo in our carry-on bag, this unfavorable experience may soon be a thing of the past. Larger items purchased duty-free or airside are exempt from these restrictions, as they have already been deemed safe and secure by aviation security.
These items have been identified by their seal or in tamper-evident bags. A look at the current restrictions for carrying different types of deodorant in cabin baggage and checked baggage. Have you heard the Simple Flying podcast recently? Awaiting further updates from TSA The TSA will need to take additional steps to ensure that all liquids transported through security are safe.
Officers may request individuals undergo liquid testing to ensure there is no risk of explosives or other prohibited items. Other methods may be undertaken if they cannot be cleared in initial security screening. While there have been numerous statements from the TSA that we may be waiting for carry-on luggage liquid restrictions remaining until 2040, the administration is looking in depth at how advancements in security could adapt how we travel for now.
However, with over 2,000 screening lanes, across 430 airports across the United States , it could be some time before relaxed restrictions comes to an airport near you..
