TSA Bans Popular Hair Tools in Checked Luggage

(KNUE-FM) If you’re in Texas but plan on traveling anytime soon there are some new things you need to know about before you drive to the airport. While most of us normally have our routine down for traveling, there are a few new items that have been banned by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) you need to know about.

Most people know what to expect as you get in line for your TSA check prior to boarding a flight. You will be asked to remove any belt or jacket you’re wearing. You cannot travel with open water bottles or other liquid containers. But there was good news recently as we found out that we no longer have to remove our shoes when at a TSA precheck.

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What Items Are Now Banned by TSA?

If you’re going on a trip anytime soon you will want to make sure these items are not in your bag seeing as how they are now banned by the TSA.

• Cordless curling irons or flat irons with gas cartridges are banned from checked luggage.
• Any butane-fueled curling irons or flat irons are now banned from checked luggage.
• Any gas refills (cartridges) for curling irons, flatirons, or any other hair products are not permitted in checked luggage.

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Can You Pack Curling Irons in Carry-On Bags?

These items are allowed in carry-on bags as long as they fit with safety covers over the heating elements. Electric curling irons and hair straighteners with cords that plug into outlets are allowed in carry-on and checked luggage.

Other TSA Rules Travelers Should Know

If you want to see TSA’s “What Can I Bring” list, click here.