Latest TSA Security Directives

  • No More "Shoes off Rule

    On U.S. airport security checkpoints there is no more requirement for travelers to remove their shoes.

  • Liquid Restrictions 

    3: travel-sized containers of .4 ounces (100 ml) or less.

    1: liquids to be placed in a single, quart-sized, clear, zip-top plastic bag.

    1: each passenger is allowed one quart-sized bag.

  • One‑Stop Security Pilot

    Pilot program allowing eligible international connecting passengers to bypass TSA re-screening.

    Currently limited to American Airlines on Delta and Delta from London Heathrow.

 

 

 



 

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new NYC resident (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

I recently moved to NYC 4 weeks ago and during that time, my ID/Drivers License expired. I'm making a quick trip back home to California in a couple of days for a family event - and want to know if having an expired ID will keep me from getting through security? My passport is still in California so I will have that with me on my trip back to NYC - but please let me know if I should try to have my passport shipped overnight to me. Thanks.

Varun Lakhotia (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

Hi !!!
I flew Virgin Atlantic VS 10 from JFK to LHR on 10 Sep`10, Fri. When i opened my bag in London my XBox 360 was missing. There was NO note from the customs. I always use TSA recommended locks for the suitcase.
This is stealing and its a crime happening at JFK International airport under all the CCTV cameras.
I want an investigation for the same.
My details are as follows -
Mr Varun Lakhotia (Travelling on a Virgin Atlantic Staff ticket)
Virgin PNR no. F7HFPK
Baggage tag no. 281157
I need an action for the same. Please email me at varunlakhotia@yahoo.com
Thanks...

Thanks for your kind reply. But Virgin Atlantic Airlines is not filing the complaint because they say they never accepted the luggage. They only placed the tag on the luggage and the checked in baggage was delivered to TSA for the scan. So no where Virgin Atlantic is involved. They are correct. So i`m left with TSA and it clearly show that TSA stole it.

moeursalen (not verified)

15 years 9 months ago

I was reading postings as a matter of academic interest but JFK airport has a big theft problem. You may have read that President Benjamin Netanyahu's security detail had 7 of their security weapons stolen from JFK. The empty weapons cases were re-routed to LA. Most likely, the theft ring involves personnel in several places. I'm glad you brought the issue up. I'm sorry for your loss. I do a bit of free-lance writing and I"m curious about it, too.

Hit me with a note if you find anything interesting. Meanwhile, good luck.

This is an example how your bag made it from VA check-in counter at JFK to the baggage belt at LHR:
- VA employee checks the bag in
- the bag is screened by TSA. Screening takes place in an very open area at T1 and everybody can see what is going on - it would be very naive for an TSA employee to open the bag and steal an item from there.
- the bag goes under the terminal where it gets loaded onto the aircraft by VA ramp agents(they may be service contracted company employees)
- at LHR the bag gets unloaded by ramp agents and forwarded to the baggage belt for pick up.

As you see there are various steps where the bag can be opened and items stoled from there. Where this happened, it is very hard to guess.
Personally(not to blame you) I would not put expensive stuff in the checked-in bags. Or if I do , I will purchase an additional insurance for that.

Tanel (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

Hey!

I guess you guys dealing with international flights everyday already know how much cheaper pills are in US(eg vitamins, minerals, supplements).
When I was in Europe I tried to order from US, but apparently that can't be done. But I'm almost finishing up with my summer job here and going back soon. So my question is: How much can I bring with me if I put them all in checked baggage? Because it would only make sense to start working on it, if I can bring 'em back in bulk for longterm use. And all of them also have to be sealed still, right?

Katya (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

Im flying internatonally from JFK. I have a lap top in my suitcase. Will I have to open my suitcase, take the lap top out and show to the security, like I have to do it when I have a lap top in my carry on. Or I wont have to unpack my suitcase right in the airport. Thank you.

Is this a carry on suitcase or one that will be checked in? If it will be checked in you might want to reconsider placing your laptop in that suitcase. If it is a carry on, then yes you will have to take it out along with the quart size ziploc bag that contains travel liquids so that they may go through the xray.

Mara (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

My crotian mother who is traveling soon had hip replacement surgery and doctors inserted her with a metal plate, would the alarm sound when she goes through metal detectors? Should she get a doctor's note?

MS (not verified)

15 years 10 months ago

Yes, the metal detector will go off in this case. I don't think the doctor's note will be good enough(even you can provide it just in case) - she will have to undergo a hand search.

Serega (not verified)

15 years 11 months ago

Hi! My name is Serega. I am not US citizen, My flight is from Russia to Mexico. And I have transit for 7 hours in JFK airport. The question is whether I am eligible to walk in the city while I have 7 hours at the airport. Moreover, I have valid US government issued ID.
Thanks in advance!