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Long lines down luggage and Airport safety are undoubtedly the worst of plane trips. Sometimes they are due to staff shortages or wrapped flight times, but in many cases, prolonged waiting times are caused by incorrectly wrapped bags. This is why the transporty administration transport (ASD) has A useful overview Things you can't take on a plane. However, for articles that still don't interest you, the ASD has recently shared a simple advice that can help prevent potential problems.

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In 2023, more than three million questions were sent to the Asktsa team, most of them wondering if some items would be authorized in a hand or checkered bag, according to a February 26 TSA alert . At the end of the year, the ASD noted that well -informed passengers had a more "pleasant" airport experience, which also led to less problems downwards and during the screening process security.

As you write your packaging list, TSA strongly recommends the cross references of your items with its " What can I bring? "Page to help eliminate surprises from the airport.

"While some articles seem to be a prohibited unrealized element at our control points to ensure the safety and safety of travelers," TSA spokesperson Sari Koshetz said in the report.

Are you still not sure of a specific element? "A quick question to ask yourself before packing an article is whether you would like the passenger to be seated next to you. If your answer is no, leave it at home," said Koshetz.

In the end, Koshetz told travelers that they would better contact the ASKTSA virtual assistant in advance because some things may require additional screening and others may be labeled illegal and could cause fines or , in some cases, an arrest.

"Some articles require reflecting on their chemical components before bringing them to the airport," said Koshetz. "If an article is flammable, corrosive or explosive, it cannot go to your hand luggage or in your checkered bag."

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That said, some articles are neither flammable nor explosive and are always TSA ban quite. Some of them are widely known (such as bottled water), but things such as scissors, bouches and even hiking posts are considered dangerous.

In the case of hiking posts, Marcus Clarke , A travel expert Work with a real travel guide, previously told Better life : "These can be considered as potential weapons and are therefore not allowed in hand luggage. Always check them with your luggage if you plan a hike to destination."

Other sport equipment , as baseball bats and potentially even the weight of the hands (depending on the discretion of your TSA agent), can also be deleted because they can be used as weapons.

The snow globes are another unusual element that you will want to store in your checkered luggage, because most of these thoughtful memories "contain more liquid than the permit, and the materials inside can obstruct light images on the machine X -ray "," Jens Johansson , A travel expert With more than 10 years in the industry and founder of the information airport, told Better life .

Do you have any questions about a certain item that you are looking to pack? Travelers can reach Asktsa by sending SMS 275-872, where a 24/7 virtual assistant can help. For more advanced assistance, you can ask to speak with a member of Asktsa staff. Asktsa is also on X (@asktsa) and Facebook.