TSA rules tend to change frequently, and staying on top of them is crucial if you want your next trip to go as smoothly as possible. Among the latest announcements are the no-shoe rule, the ban on battery-powered items in checked bags, and now a new measure has been introduced.
According to The Street, TSA has just updated its list of banned items, and travelers carrying certain beauty products need to be aware of the new rules. As the FAA “HazMat” guidelines, cordless curling irons, flat irons, and hair straighteners that use lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries, or gas and butane fuel, are no longer allowed in checked luggage. Still, these items can be brought in carry-on bags, but they always must have a safety cover to prevent accidental activation. Wall-powered hair tools can still be packed in checked luggage.
This change aims to enhance safety by reducing the risk of fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries (mentioned above), which can overheat or even explode under certain conditions. The FAA has extended its ban on uninstalled lithium-ion batteries in checked baggage since 2020, recently including power banks and phone battery cases.
Additionally, the TSA’s “Family on the Fly” initiative aims to speed up security screening for families. Designated family lanes are being introduced in airports like John Wayne Airport in California to make traveling with children more efficient and comfortable, The Sun reports.