TSA Is ‘Aggressively’ Weighing Changes to Liquids Rule

Key Points

• The TSA is actively evaluating potential changes to its rule limiting liquids in carry-on luggage to 3.4 ounces.
• Recent efforts to ease airport security include removing the requirement for passengers to take off their shoes.
• The TSA is making contingency plans for a possible government shutdown, though travel disruptions are expected to be minimal.

Summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considering changes to its liquids rule, which currently restricts carry-on liquids to containers of 3.4 ounces. TSA leadership, prompted by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is reviewing whether updated technology and procedures could allow for a more flexible policy. In addition to recently waiving the shoe removal requirement at security checkpoints, the TSA is also preparing for a potential government shutdown, emphasizing that major travel disruptions are unlikely.