Cleared for Takeoff as of August 4, 2007

In an effort to concentrate resources on detecting explosive threats, TSA will no longer ban common lighters in carry-on luggage as of August 4, 2007.  Torch lighters remain banned in carry-on.  Torch lighter create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter and more intense than those from common lighters. The common lighter does not have to be in your baggie even though it does contain liquid.

 

TSA is also modifying the rules associated with carrying breast milk through security checkpoints.  Mothers flying with, and now without, their child will be permitted to bring breast milk in quantities greater than three ounces as long as it is declared for inspection at the security checkpoint.  Breast milk is in the same category as liquid medications.  Now, a mother flying without her child will be able to bring breast milk through the checkpoint, provided it is declared prior to screening.