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Security guidelines for air travelers

In case you haven't heard yet, the tweezers prohibition is long over.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows air travelers to pack personal toiletry items such as tweezers, nail files, nail clippers and disposable razors in carry-on bags.

But expect your CD player, laptop, camera, cell phone and car remote control get scrutinized by airport security. The Homeland Security Department recently issued a new advisory that terrorists may try to conceal weapons or bombs in electronic devices.

The TSA worker will ask you to remove all electronics from your pockets or bags and put them through the X-ray machines at security checkpoints. It is recommended that you carry all undeveloped film in carry-on bags, as the checked baggage screening equipment will damage or destroy undeveloped film.

They also suggest that you keep your checked bags unlocked. If your suitcase is locked and must be opened for further screening, the locks will be broken and TSA is not liable for damage caused.

For additional details consult the chart below.

A second chart lists items that will not be permitted past airport security checkpoints, including knives of any size.

The following items will be allowed to pass through airport security checkpoints and carried onto airplanes:

 

 
 
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