Category "tsa"

What does TSA mean by "pivot point" when talking about shears/scissors in carry-on luggage?

I'd like to bring shears with me (as in the smaller hair shears like you can get at a pharmacy) in my carry-on luggage on a flight. This is what the TSA websit

TSA unlock at airport?

My suitcase has a TSA lock. I checked it in unlocked, with the key is inside. After receiving the suitcase, it's locked. I can not unlock it, because the key i

TSA stopped observing certain PreCheck benefits at my airport

I fly through the same airport (BUR) on the same airline (Alaska) every month. This last trip the officers were not respecting PreCheck benefits. They were ma

Can I wear a lapel pin through airport security?

I usually leave my lapel pin in my suit jacket, but if necessary I can pack it into my check-in luggage. For a domestic flight within the U.S., is this somethi

Is a bag of 6x4x2 (inches) dimensions 3-1-1 compliant?

It's a clear plastic bag, I am not sure how to translate 1 quart to dimensions. I've seen 1 quart bags on Amazon, and they're all of varying dimensions.

Does United Airlines have a smart suitcase ban that also bans those with removable batteries? [closed]

I have a Raden A22 carry on bag, and I'm flying on United. The Raden site says it is TSA-approved, and it has a removable battery. Have there

Security for US domestic flights conections

This is my first time traveling by myself. I'm aware that I have to go through Immigration the moment I set foot in the United States, but the State I arrive in

TSA lock reset button stuck and now lock button is also stuck

I have a VIP skybag (I believe this does not matter). It has a 3-number TSA lock built into the suitcase. I know the combination to unlock, let's say it's 345.

Why didn't my snowboard bag make it on the flight at O'Hare despite me arriving over 2 hours early to the airport?

I boarded at ORD (Chicago O'Hare) for a flight to Berlin Tegel via Zurich. I had 2 normal luggage items and one oversized item (snowboard equipment), which I ch

What Hours Are Newark Airport's Security Lines Open?

I have an upcoming flight leaving Newark Terminal B around 2am. How late are the security lines/TSA open?

What forms of ID do I need to fly domestically from Arkansas after January, 2018?

My wife has an Arkansas driver's License, though it's not one of the new REAL ID licenses. The DHS says: Starting January 22, 2018, passengers who have driver'

Two letters of my first name transposed on boarding pass. Should I be worried?

My wife made a typo on my ticket where my name reads Micheal instead of Michael. Other than this everything is OK. I was able to use the ticket when leaving th

Wireless router in checked or carry-on luggage

I bought a wireless router in the US which I plan to carry to Europe. My main issue is where to put it? I'm afarid of it being taken if it is in my backpack (si

TSA PreCheck for non-immigrants

I'm a business consultant on a non-immigrant visa in the USA. I have to travel every week for my job. Is there a way I could skip lines and opt for TSA PreCheck

Why does TSA check IDs on US flights?

Flying out of an American airport I was surprised to learn that it's the security officials that verify if you have proper ID when you fly within the US, rather

Can I bring poppers on an airplane?

Poppers as in amyl/isobutyl nitrate. Officially used as video head cleaner and nail polish remover and room deodorizers. Unofficial use as a sex aid. Can I brin

What does the TSA consider to be household cleaners?

When I was checking in online with Delta airlines, it was mentioned that household cleaners are restricted by TSA. What is TSA's definition of household cleaner

Can I take coffee that has been used and resealed?

I am going to Honolulu and then travel to a few places in America. Are you allowed to take coffee and use it at each destination, instead of having to buy some

Does CLEAR allow you to avoid the full body scanner?

TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry allow passengers to more or less avoid the full-body (millimeter wave) scanners and instead use metal detectors. You also don't

TSA PreCheck does not always show on my boarding passes

I have TSA PreCheck but it doesn't always print out on my Southwest boarding pass. This happens almost half the time. Is there anything I can do?