Some fliers may be able to bring water through TSA checkpoints soon, officials say
Summary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is thinking about letting TSA PreCheck passengers bring water bottles through security at some airports soon. This would start only at airports with special new scanners that can tell water apart from other liquids and find threats.Key Facts
- TSA may allow water bottles for TSA PreCheck passengers at some airports in the next few months.
- The change depends on airports having new CT screening technology that can identify water.
- This technology can spot dangerous liquids while letting safe water through.
- TSA still enforces the 3-1-1 liquid rule, meaning liquids must be in small containers (3.4 ounces or less) for most travelers.
- TSA does not have enough machines or money to offer this water allowance nationwide yet.
- Recently, TSA started the Gateside by TSA program letting PreCheck members enter airport gates without tickets at 13 airports.
- TSA PreCheck costs $85 or less for five years and offers faster security checks after a background check.
- The new water policy will only affect PreCheck users and airports with the right technology.
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