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AIRPORT SECURITY

TSA Loosens Carry-on Restrictions
Published on: September 26, 2006

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is adjusting its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective today, Tuesday, Sept. 26. There are two significant changes: Travelers will now be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (three ounces 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 U.K. investigation to say with confidence that small, travel size liquids are safe to bring through security checkpoints in limited numbers," said Kip Hawley, assistant secretary for TSA. "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." TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment, both visible and not visible to the traveling public. Examples of these measures 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. The United States and U.K. have continued to work closely together and have shared technical and threat information with partners in Canada and the European Union (E.U.). These measures are being simultaneously adopted in partnership with the Canadian government. The U.K. and the E.U. are expected to consider similar changes in the coming weeks. Both the National Business Travel Association and the Airline Transport Association voiced support for the revised TSA restrictions. For more information, visit

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