TSA Carry on Rules Change Again
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you know the headaches TSA can create. If you do not follow their guidelines, you might not make your trip. In this article, you’ll discover new tsa carry on rules/ items to remove from checked luggage and where to place them.
Security is always changing, and that includes making it through the TSA checkpoint. If you aren’t aware of these rules, you may be faced with needing to reschedule/change flights. You do not to wait any longer than necessary.
Therefore, the best way to prevent a change in flights or not making your trip, is to keep up with with TSA carry on and checked luggage rules.
What is the TSA?
If you’re new to flying, or need a refresher, the “TSA” stands for Transportation Security Administration”. In other words, the TSA is there to keep everyone safe before, and during airtime. The TSA can be found right before the doors leading to your gate to board.
It is a requirement to pass the TSA checkpoint before flights. Thankfully, you only have to do this one time. However, you may want to check with your airport before arriving. Some airports will require two TSA checkpoints.
TSA Checkpoints Dos and Don’ts in 2025
If you haven’t flown in awhile, or are taking your first flight, you’ll want to consider these tips.
- Arrive early – It’s better to be early, than to arrive too late. Be sure to head to the airport 2 hours before your flight. This can help you move quicker through the TSA line, and stay on-time with takeoff.
- Be Understanding – Most TSA agents are helpful, kind, and courteous. But, there are some agents that may come across as closed-off, disinterested, or uptight. Keep in mind that many TSA agents work long shfits, don’t get alot of rest, and may be exhausted. Give them a kind smile, and go about the TSA screening process.
- Be Kind – Most TSAs just want to do their job the right way. They aren’t out to get you or make travel a living hell. If there is an issue with your items, work with the TSA to resolve it. You’ll find being considerate gets you much farther than trying to rebel.
- Tweet @askTSA – If you have a question before your flight, you can send a tweet to @askTSA on Twitter. Or, text them at “275-872”.
If you have any further questions, you can also visit the official TSA website.
TSA Carry On Rules: Take These 7 Items out of Checked Luggage and Place in Your Carry On.
- Power banks
- Cell phone battery charging cases
- Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries
- Cell phone batteries
- Laptop batteries
- External batteries
- Portable rechargers
List quoted from “TSA bans 7 items from all aircraft from checked luggage for U.S. travel – full list” By Ben Hurst
Furthermore, you are also permitted to carry two spare batteries between 101 – 160 watts. Typically, these are for laptops and some professional audio-video equipment.
The TSA carry on rules may have changed again. On the flip-side you have the knowledge of the latest changes in carry-on/checked-luggage items.
Have a happy, peaceful, and safe flight!