Airport Security Update

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advising the following:

• All liquids, gels or aerosols must be in 3 ounce or smaller containers. These containers may now be placed in carry-on baggage, carried through the screening checkpoint and carried on board the aircraft.
• Items must be placed and fit comfortably in a single (1) zip-top, quart-size (1 liter) clear plastic bag.
• The bag must be sealed shut and presented to TSA at the screening checkpoint so it can be X-rayed separately.
• Quantities of liquids, gels or aerosols greater than 3 ounces are not allowed and must be placed in checked baggage. (Certain exceptions are noted below.)
• If purchased after the security checkpoint, items including beverages (such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, water), shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, hair spray and other aerosols, liquid cosmetics, and other items of similar consistency may be brought on board the aircraft.

Passengers may also continue to take the following items through the security checkpoint and onboard their plane but must declare to TSA at the screening checkpoint - the following items if they are not contained in a single quart-sized, zip-top, clear plastic bag and/or are over 3 oz. (90ml):

• Baby formula/milk whether or not traveling with a baby and small containers of baby food if a baby or small child is traveling,
• Prescription and essential non-prescription medications that are liquid, gel, or aerosols., including eye drops, contact lens solution and cough syrup,
• Liquids (including juice) or gels for diabetic or other medical needs.

Additionally:

• You may pack solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items in either carry-on or checked baggage. This includes lipstick in a tube, solid deodorant, lip balm and similar solids.
• Electronic devices, such as cell phones, laptop computers and camera equipment, continue to be allowed in your carry-on luggage.
• Common lighters are now allowed in carry-on luggage. Torch lighters will continue to be banned in carry-ons.
• All shoes must be taken off and put into a bin to pass through the X-ray machine. Gel inserts are prohibited, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.
• Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance for domestic flights and two and a half for international flights.
• These restrictions will remain in place until further notice from the TSA.

View TSA's latest security procedures.