Travel Restrictions Changed

If you are planning a trip, it's worthwhile going through the website of the Transport Security Administration (TSA) and getting familiar with the new security procedure in order to avoid your frustrations after arriving at the airport. In particular, it's important to go through the list of prohibited items (click here) and make sure what you can and can't carry in your carry-ons.

Today's Transport Security Administration (TSA) announced a new "bag and zip" policy that will allow travel-sized toiletries of three ounces or less (typical drug-store sample sizes) through security and aboard airplanes. Travelers will be required to put the toiletries in one quart-sized zip-top plastic bag and place the bag in a bin on the conveyor belt to be x-rayed separately, as is required for laptops.

Larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, such as diabetic glucose treatments, and non-prescription meds such as cough medicine and contact solution, will also be allowed in carry-ons. They won't have to be put into plastic bags, but they must be declared at the checkpoints for additional screening.

Bottled water and other beverages purchased within the secure areas will also be allowed.