The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is lifting its ban on small knives, novelty bats and some sporting sticks in carry-on baggage.
From April 25, airline passengers going through US airports will be allowed to take onboard small Swiss Army-type knives provided the blade is no longer than 2.36 inches, or 6 centimeters, and does not have a locking fixed blade or a molded grip. This will bring US airport carry-on security rules in line with European Union rules.
Bats weighing less than 24 ounces and no longer than 24 inches will also be allowed onboard, as will lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, pool cues, ski poles and up to two golf clubs.
Announcing the rule change Tuesday at the 22nd AVSEC World conference in New York, TSA administrator John Pistole said allowing these items onboard would align the US with ICAO and European standards and allow screeners to focus on the highest priority threat—non-metallic explosive devices.
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Small cal. weapons next? That will keep them in their seats.
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ReplyDelete2 golf clubs?... hmmm i'll take my putter and.....? what a joke. BUT MAKE SURE YOU PAT DOWN THOSE OLD LADIES AND 2 YEAR OLDS..IDIOTS.
ReplyDeleteLOOK....the emperor has no clothes!!! Another case of no common sense in charge.
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