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First shoes, next liquids? Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem teases big possible changes to TSA carry-on rules.
The days of turning your bathroom counter into a makeshift chemistry lab to measure out your go-to toiletries into 3.4-ounce containers before an airline flight may be coming to an end. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem teased the possibility on Wednesday at an event in Washington, D.C. 'But I will tell you — I mean the liquids — I'm questioning. So that may be the next big announcement is what size your liquids need to be,' Noem said. 'Hopefully the future of an airport, where I'm looking to go, is that you walk in the door with your carry-on suitcase, you walk through a scanner and go right to your flight,' Noem said. 'It takes you one minute.' Noem's comments come one week after she announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ended its shoe-removal policy at airport security screenings nationwide. Is there a timeline for when the liquids rule could change? Noem told The Hill on Wednesday: 'It's not certainly anything we'll be announcing in the next week or two, but we're working to see what we can do to make the traveling experience much better and more hospitable for individuals, but also still keep safety standards.' Meanwhile, a TSA spokesperson said last year that the liquids rule may have to remain in place until 2040. 'TSA is still deploying Computed Tomography (CT) units that are capable of screening larger sizes of liquids, however the agency will not be able to change the current 3-1-1 liquids rule for some time to come, because there are about 2,000 screening lanes in about 430 airports,' a TSA spokesperson told Travel + Leisure. "We are anticipating that it may not be until 2040 that we have CT units fully deployed across the nation and have the capability of changing the requirement across the system." Why did TSA implement the liquids rule in the first place? In the post-9/11 era of air travel, the TSA implemented a policy in September 2006 that limited the amount of liquids, gels and aerosols to 3.4-ounce or smaller containers in passenger carry-on bags. The rule came shortly after British police foiled a terrorism plot to detonate liquid explosives on transatlantic flights. What exactly are the current TSA rules for liquids in carry-on luggage? According to the TSA's website, below are the current rules on liquids in carry-on luggage: The 3-1-1 rule Each container must be 3.4 ounces or less and fit within a single quart-size clear, resealable bag. One bag per passenger is allowed. Any item that's over the limit has to go into checked luggage. This includes containers larger than 3.4 ounces that are partially used. Larger quantities of liquids, gels and aerosols are allowed in checked luggage. Exemptions Medically necessary liquids are exempt from the rule, but must be declared. This could include prescription medications or prescription-grade contact lens solution. Infant or child nourishment items like breast milk, formula, juice or baby food (including pouches) are allowed in carry-on bags in any amount. They must be removed and declared at security for inspection. If you are traveling to the U.S. with duty-free liquids that were purchased internationally and have a connecting flight, the liquids must be packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag from the retailer.
Skift
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Why This Summer Is Breaking Flight Crews and the System
The summer's busiest-ever travel season is posing enormous challenges for flight attendants, but union leader Sara Nelson is optimistic about rallying support for flight crews. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko talk travel every week. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko talk travel every week. Learn More A record-breaking summer travel season is straining flight crews and the federal systems that support them, says Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson. Nelson, who has been a union flight attendant since 1996 and currently represents 55,000 members at 20 airlines, has been called 'America's most powerful flight attendant.' During a recent episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Nelson said the combination of storms, inexperienced travelers, and insufficient staffing levels has made summer travel even harder for flight attendants. But despite the mounting challenges flight attendants are facing, including from recent federal legislation that she described as 'devastating,' Nelson believes public support for the profession is at an all-time high and sees other reasons for optimism. Listen to This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS A Stressful Position Nelson explained why being a flight attendant is enormously difficult, especially during the summer. • 'Summer travel in general is always very, very hard for flight attendants because we also tend to have people who don't travel as often. So they don't necessarily know the routines.' • 'It's pretty stressful, and it's also why people with any kind of seniority at all tend to bid the summers off. • 'When I started in 1996, I had a lot of mentors on the plane, and we had time to actually learn the job… That's just not the case today. It's about rush, rush, rush — get that flight out.' Nelson added she's seen passenger behavior change coming out of the pandemic, although she didn't attribute it entirely to Covid. • 'We all sort of… were at home and not interacting with other people, and it does feel a little bit like we forgot how to be around other people.' Political Concerns Nelson also addressed the impact of the budget bill that President Donald Trump recently signed. • 'It's devastating for flight attendants. We're not going to see the full effects of it for a little while, but many flight attendants have parents who are using Medicaid and Medicare for their care.' • 'We're going to go through some really rough times — partially because of this big ugly bill, as I call it … I'm worried about the harm that that's going to do, and I'm worried that that is going to lead to people being demoralized.' However, Nelson gave Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy high marks for his push to upgrade the country's air traffic control system. • 'I will give Secretary Duffy props for taking the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill and essentially supercharging it to try to staff up and modernize and get the money to be able to do that.' Increased Support for Flight Attendants Although Nelson made it clear that being a flight attendant is harder than ever, she believes the general public is more appreciative of the position. • 'I think that the public has the most insight into what we do. They certainly see the importance of our role as aviation's first responders.' • 'They also have heard that we have been bargaining to get paid while boarding is going on, which we have never been paid in the history of our careers until these recent years in these recent contracts.' Nelson also said she's seen a growing solidarity among international flight crews and a resurgence of union interest, citing Delta Air Lines in particular. • 'I see a real opportunity to just change the way that our entire economy is built… and hopefully get back to the promise of what I had my hand over my heart for every morning in kindergarten.'
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29 minutes ago
- CNET
One Feature of the Oura Ring 4 Completely Transformed My Sleep Quality
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