First shoes, next liquids? Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem teases big possible changes to TSA carry-on rules.
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.
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