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US air travellers confused about security regulations
US travellers remain confused about what they can and cannot carry on board aircraft under new regulations, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
James Loy, acting undersecretary for the TSA said that the government was having to confiscate an enormous number of items at airports.
“In July alone we intercepted 122,763 knives, 234,575 other types of prohibited cutting devices, 4,631 box cutters, 5,201 incendiary devices and 228 firearms through passenger security screening,” said Loy.
“From February to July we have intercepted a total of more than 2.3 million prohibited items.
“These numbers speak volumes about the public’s continued confusion on what is prohibited from air travel under current circumstances.
“We will continue to publicise this information to better educate the flying public.”
Loy said the TSA planned to reduce hassle at airports by eliminating certain rules which he described as unnecessary.
To speed up check-ins, airport ticket counter and curbside personnel are no longer required to ask whether a passenger has been in constant possession of his or her luggage.
In another change, TSA procedures will now allow paper or foam polystyrene cups to pass with the passenger through metal detectors.
“Factory-sealed or closed plastic, metal, glass or ceramic containers are permitted through the X-ray machines,” said Loy. “We will not, however, allow open cans of soda or other beverages through the screening checkpoints.”
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