New TSA Policies for Lighters and Breast Milk
Holy double-take Batman!
Yep, while that headline wouldn't have been my first choice, the TSA's Web site sees it as a suitable heads-up for its upcoming August 4 policy change for two remarkably different carry-ons.
The TSA press release begins:
In an effort to concentrate resources on detecting explosive threats, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced it will no longer enforce the ban on common lighters in carry-on luggage. Torch lighters will continue to be banned in carry-ons. The agency collects more than 22,000 lighters a day which represents a high percentage of all prohibited items surrendered at checkpoints nationwide. The measures will be implemented on August 4th.
TSA is also modifying the procedures associated with carrying breast milk through security checkpoints. Mothers flying with or 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.
Read TSA's New Policies for Lighters and Breast Milk