I get emails, phone calls and text messages all the time from friends and family asking if they can take certain things aboard a plane. Even if I know the answer, I advise them to ask the TSA directly since they do such a great job responding to travelers on social media. X, formerly Twitter, seems to be their go-to platform but you can also hit them up via FB Messenger, by texting “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872) or calling them directly at (866) 289-9673, where they say “automated information is available anytime in several languages. Representatives are available 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET weekdays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends/holidays.)”
On X, they are available between the hours of 8am and 6pm ET and all you need to do is tweet your question to @AskTSA between 8am and 11pm ET weekdays; between 9am and 8pm on weekends and holidays.
The TSA also does a great job on Instagram and Threads, often showcasing some of the craziest things that people try to bring through security.
TSA spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) Lisa Farbstein just posted a video of what the prohibited items bin looks like at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Lisa wrote: “.@TSA officers invite you to look inside a bin of prohibited items that travelers have brought to the checkpoints at @BWI_Airport recently.”
.@TSA officers invite you to look inside a bin of prohibited items that travelers have brought to the checkpoints at @BWI_Airport recently. pic.twitter.com/zmJXGDqT9Z
— Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) October 23, 2024
I wonder how long it took to fill the bin up? Was it a day, a week, month or year? I’m guessing it was a month. Either way, it’s shocking that some people tried to bring through those large kitchen knives. What was also surprising is that they didn’t allow a corkscrew through. Unless there was a knife attached to it, a cork screw should have been allowed. According to the TSA website, corkscrews with blades are not allowed in the carry-on but are allowed in checked luggage. “Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.”
One person commented: “Maybe we can put TSA agents at the border to see what items are captured there?” Not a bad idea, eh?
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