DHS Reports Plans to Relax TSA Liquid Restrictions at US Airports

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has indicated that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reconsidering the longstanding liquid restrictions on carry-on luggage, which currently limit containers to 3.4 ounces in a quart-sized bag. This potential change follows the recent TSA decision to end the nearly two-decade-old requirement for travelers to remove their shoes during airport security screening, a policy initially implemented after a 2001 attempted attack. Noem emphasized that TSA's multilayered screening process enables adjustments to security measures while maintaining safety, though she has not provided specific details or timelines for changes to the liquid policy. The original liquid restrictions were enacted in 2006 after a foiled plot involving liquid explosives, but have since caused inconvenience and frustration among travelers. The possible relaxation of these rules forms part of a broader effort by the Department of Homeland Security to modernize and enhance the traveler experience, aligned with President Trump's vision for a new era of American travel. Officials have stated that any updates will be communicated through official TSA channels.