Tuesday, August 15, 2006

New US Airport Screening Policies

Here is the US Government's description of what the actual rules are (rather than the rumors we have all been hearing.)

TSA Corrects Media on New Airport Screening Policies

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has corrected early media reports on two requirements of the new airport screening polices implemented Thursday:

Laptop computers, cell phones and other small electronic devices can still be carried on board.

Passengers at U.S. airports are NOT being required to sample baby formula, milk or beverages during the screening process. This process is being required only at foreign airports. However, baby formula must be submitted for inspection to a TSA security officer by passengers traveling with a baby.
Also still allowed to be carried on are prescription medicines that match the passenger’s name and essential non-prescription medicines such as insulin.

TSA is also maintaining an updated set of Questions and Answers on the new screening requirements.

(from about.com)

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