TSA Announces Changes to Security Rules:
Liquid Ban Partially Lifted Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level in light of the August 10, 2006 arrests in the United Kingdom relating to possible planned acts of terrorism that raised our threat level to red.
Now, on September 26, 2006 the threat level has fallen back to orange, and several of the security measures have been partially lifted and refined.
What to do you need to know for your next flight?
The current threat level is Orange or high and will not change at this time.
Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.
“After the initial, total ban, we have learned enough from the UK investigation to say with confidence that small, travel size liquids are safe to bring through security checkpoints in limited numbers,” said Assistant Secretary for TSA Kip Hawley. “We have also taken additional security measures throughout the airport that make us comfortable allowing passengers to bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure area onboard.”
Threat Levels:
- The U.S. threat level is raised to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in the United States, including international flights. Flights from the United States to the United Kingdom are also Orange.
Increased Aviation Screening Procedures:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing a series of security measures, some visible and some not visible, to ensure the security of the traveling public and the nation's transportation system. These include more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification standards and deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal and screening by observation techniques. It is unlikely that further adjustments to the ban on liquids, gels and aerosols will be made in the near future.
TSA ban adjustments include the following:
- Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Exceptions: Baby formula and medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint. (CONTINUE...)
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