TSA Is Cracking Down on Power Banks—Here's How to Make Sure Yours Won't Get Taken Away

TSA Is Cracking Down on Power Banks—Here's How to Make Sure Yours Won't Get Taken Away

Know the rules before you pack.Travel + LeisureLast month, while flying out of Denver, I was surprised to see my carry-on luggage pulled aside at the TSA checkpoint. A security agent opened it up and pulled out my power bank, inspecting the fine print on the back. After a pause, he nodded and said it was fine, but added that some of these don’t pass. It was the first time in years of frequent travel that my external battery had triggered a manua…

The TSA Amended its Rules About Some Checked Items

Airport and airline security guidelines are constantly evolving, something we’ve already seen in action a few times this year. The TSA recently announced that it would no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when passing through security checkpoint, and advances in screening technology might also mean the eventual easing of restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags.Not every change in security policies involves things getting more lenie…