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Fox News
3 days ago
- General
- Fox News
What foods does TSA allow travelers to bring in carry-on luggage for flights?
"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo recently revealed how a healthy snack she had with her for a flight was flagged by airport security and led to an incident. "I had a bag of sunflower seeds, like organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon, so they were probably the most expensive sunflower seeds money can buy," Pompeo recently told Travel + Leisure. The snack food, which she had in her travel bag during a flight in March, caught the attention of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Pompeo told the magazine, and resulted in her spending an hour in a room with the bomb squad. "They said it was most likely a chemical on the packaging of these super-expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds," Pompeo said, adding that she almost missed her flight. The revelation comes after Chloe Gray, a passenger on a flight from New Jersey to California, was stopped by TSA earlier this month for using a whole rotisserie chicken as her carry-on luggage. Gray said she was able to fly after convincing a TSA officer that it was her "designer bag." Although many foods are allowed in carry-on bags, there are a few rules travelers should know when it comes to bringing snacks on a flight. TSA guidelines state that all food must be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and should fit inside a quart-sized bag. Most outside solid foods are permitted on flights, while liquid-based foods are typically limited to checked luggage. Examples of approved food allowed in the cabin of a plane are sandwiches, granola bars, hard cheeses, candy, baked goods like muffins or cookies, dry snacks like chips and cereal without milk, meat and fast food like pizza or fried chicken, per the TSA's website. Foods that are not permitted include yogurt, peanut butter, jams and jellies, and soups. Syrups and gravies are also considered liquid-based foods by the TSA. Breast milk, formula and baby food are permitted as carry-on items when flying, but they must be declared and could be subject to additional screening, according to the agency. Fresh fruits and vegetables are allowed on domestic flights, but international flights could vary depending on the country. Some countries could restrict fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products. Unopened sodas less than or equal to 3.4 ounces are allowed, according to the TSA website, while open sodas will be confiscated. Alcohol is also not allowed in carry-on luggage. "TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine," the website states. "Travelers are encouraged to organize their carry-on bags and keep them uncluttered to ease the screening process and keep the lines moving." Final decisions on what is permitted on flights is at the discretion of TSA officers.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Pensioner, 79, flying to Berlin lands in Bologna after booking EasyJet flight but accidentally boarding a Ryanair jet
An elderly woman who accidentally flew to Bologna instead of Berlin despite using a different airline has criticised the airport's lack of security. Lena, who has not shared her full name, was flying alone from Sweden to the German capital to visit her son, Paul-Johan, but had a stopover in Copenhagen. It was there that the 79-year-old managed to board a Ryanair flight to the Italian city despite having booked through Easyjet. She said she followed the 'Go to Gate' instructions and 'hurried' when she saw the other passengers boarding the flight last Thursday. 'Once I was on board, I saw that Ryanair was written everywhere, and then I thought: 'But wait, I was supposed to fly with Easyjet",' she said. Since she had been let on, she presumed there was a collaboration between companies especially since her seat was empty or that she had been re-booked without her knowledge. When her flight went on for longer than she expected, the horror of her mistake dawned on the pensioner. 'I think it's serious that a mistake like this could happen without anyone noticing, considering how much security there is around the flight,' she told local media. 'What would have happened if it had been a terrorist?' Ryanair have said that the responsibility to board the right plane lies with each passenger. They told Expressen: 'There are several information points during the journey where passengers are informed about the flight's destination, including screens at the gate and loudspeaker announcements on board'. Lena said she believed she showed her passport and boarding pass at the gate. Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen said they 'take the incident very seriously and are ensuring careful follow-up with the parties involved'. The pensioner had been on her way to support her son's student group participating in a UN conference in Rostock over the weekend. She had arrived in the Danish capital in good time and even managed to sit and wait for some time. Once on board, she realised that the usual flight time of an hour to Berlin was considerably longer and only began descending 90 minutes in. 'But it could be that the flight is delayed,' she thought. When she saw the 'Welcome to Bologna' sign after disembarking, Lena said she 'didn't think it was true'. It was only after she was in Northern Italy that she realised both flights to Berlin and Bologna were leaving from the same gate, but the Ryanair flight was boarding first. The confused passenger tried to explain herself to airport staff in Bologna but she said that they had been 'unfair and condescending'. 'I am 79 years old, travelling alone, and it was a very vulnerable situation to end up in. 'A woman who worked at Ryanair accused me of having made a mistake herself.' Her son, more than 900km away in Berlin, was waiting for his mother at the central station where they had missed their train they were supposed to get. Half an hour and several concerned messages later, he got a text saying 'Hi, I'm in Bologna. What should I do?'. Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen said they 'take the incident very seriously and are ensuring careful follow-up with the parties involved' Neither airline provided much help, he claimed, and Kastrup allegedly did not want to take responsibility, instead re-directing them to the airline providers. After nearly a day in Bologna airport, Lena was finally put in a two-hour taxi to Venice by Ryanair staff. She slept in a hotel before catching an early morning flight to be reunited with Paul-Johan. Her luggage is still in Copenhagen. 'Now I have finally arrived in Rostock, which of course feels good after everything that has happened.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
What Virginia travelers need to know as REAL ID deadline is here
After years of delays and deadline extensions, the REAL ID requirement officially takes effect today, May 7. Travelers flying within the United States will now need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an approved alternative – like a passport – to pass through airport security. Confused about what counts? Wondering what happens if you don't have one? You're not alone. USA TODAY reporters will be live at airports around the country, talking to travelers and answering your REAL ID questions. Whether you're flying soon or still unsure if you're ready, follow along for the latest updates, expert advice and firsthand experiences. Things seemed to be going smoothly at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York around 8 a.m. Wednesday. Although it can be difficult for non-ticketed passengers to get near the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints in some terminals, the departure areas in Terminal 4, home to Delta Air Lines and Terminal 8, where American Airlines is based, were fairly quiet. At Terminal 5, which is JetBlue's biggest base, the security line is more visible, but seemed to be moving smoothly. Surprisingly, there was little signage around the airport, which may have been an indicator that the pre-deadline media blitz had been effective in raising awareness about REAL ID in the state. Similarly, down in Atlanta, security screening is going smoothly at the world's busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and TSA have been working in concert with the airlines so passengers can be flagged at check-in or security. The vast majority of passengers departing from the main domestic terminal have REAL IDs or acceptable alternatives, like who do not have either are given a red slip of paper flagging them for potential extra screening. According to DHS, Real ID-compliant cards will have a star marking on the 'top portion of the card.' In states like California, the star is placed on an outline of a bear, while in other states, a simple golden star is added to Real IDs. The REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005 in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It aimed to create a unified national standard for states to issue more secure identity documents. Every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant document to board an airplane or enter some other federal facilities. May 7, 2025 The TSA and other agencies may have alternative compliance options in place, but you can expect more difficulty accessing federally controlled locations that require ID if you don't have the right documents. TSA-approved alternatives include: U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Possibly. The TSA will have an alternative compliance mechanism in place and officers can try to verify your identity at the airport. You may be subjected to delays and additional screening, and may be prohibited from entering the TSA checkpoint if officers are unable to verify your identity. A passport is a REAL ID-compliant document and will still be required for international travel. Other REAL ID-compliant documents, like driver's licenses, will not be accepted to board international flights or at land borders and seaports where passports would otherwise be required. Yes, you can still obtain a REAL ID after May 7, 2025. The deadline is for select federal agencies and TSA to begin requiring it. If you don't have a REAL ID yet, you can apply for one at your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. The application process typically requires you to present documents verifying your identity, Social Security number, and residency. You should check your state's DMV website for specific requirements and schedule an appointment. Keep in mind that DMVs might be overloaded today. No. The Transportation Security Administration does not require children to show ID when flying domestically, the agency said on its website. However, adults accompanying minors must do so. No, you cannot obtain a REAL ID at AAA branches in every state. AAA's ability to issue REAL IDs is limited to specific states and is often only available to AAA members. Only select AAA branches in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and parts of New York provide REAL ID services for AAA locations across the nation, such as the one in Alexandria, Virginia, function as DMV Select offices and offer various DMV services, but they do not process REAL ID applications. Travelers should check their state's DMV website to determine if AAA offers REAL ID services in their area. This story is being continuously updated to add new information. Check back for more updates. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is the REAL ID deadline in Virginia?
Irish Times
21-05-2025
- Irish Times
Galway arts worker charged with criminal damages to aircraft at Shannon refused permission to travel
A judge has refused to relax bail conditions to allow a Galway arts worker charged with the criminal damage of a US aircraft at Shannon Airport to travel to the UK for work. At Ennis District Court today, Judge Alec Gabbett said that Nell Buckley (29) 'is charged with serious offences' and refused an application to have Ms Buckley's passport returned to allow her travel on work funded by the Arts Council to Great Yarmouth over three days at the end of this month. Judge Gabbett said that the incident at Shannon Airport received wide publicity. He said that the great concern to the court is the serious issue about airport safety 'and there could potentially be an international incident'. READ MORE Ms Buckley of Ard Omra, Ballyburke, Ballymoneen Road, Galway who has a Masters qualification, is one of three women charged with the criminal damage of the Omni Air International aircraft at Shannon airfield on May 17th. It will be alleged that part of the front of the aircraft was spray painted with red paint. Ms Buckley is also charged with entering a restricted area beside the control tower at Shannon Airport with intent to unlawfully interfere with property on the same date. All three first appeared before a special sitting of Ennis District Court at 9pm on Sunday night and Ms Buckley's co-accused were bailed to reappear before court on July 9th on strict bail conditions. Ms Buckley also obtained bail and as part of Ms Buckley's own bail conditions, she is barred from entering any airport and must return her passport. In court today, solicitor for Ms Buckley, Daragh Hassett asked that Ms Buckley's bail be amended to allow her to travel to the UK for three days for work funded by the Arts Council. Det Garda Roddy Burke said that the concerns he outlined at the bail hearing on Ms Buckley entering an airport remain. Mr Hassett said that the charges Ms Buckley faces are 'serious' and she intends to contest those charges when the case comes for trial. Ms Buckley said that she has lived overseas for periods and did her Masters in the Netherlands and returned from there in 2020. Mr Hassett said that Ms Buckley's mother has an independent surety of €500 in court to allow her daughter make the journey. Mr Buckley agreed with Mr Hassett that she was travelling to the UK for work and not under the guise of a protester and would be travelling alone. Mr Hassett said that Ms Buckley's flight tickets are to fly out of Dublin on Ryanair. Judge Gabbett refused the application and remanded Ms Buckley on continuing bail to reappear in court on July 9th. Judge Gabbett later told Mr Hassett that he was not open to an application to allow Ms Buckley travel by ferry to the UK this month.
BreakingNews.ie
21-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Arts Council employee accused of criminal damage to US aircraft at Shannon
A judge has refused to relax bail conditions to allow an Arts Council employee charged with the criminal damage of a US aircraft at Shannon airport to travel to England for work. At Ennis District Court on Wednesday, Judge Alec Gabbett said Galway woman Nell Buckley (29) was "charged with serious offences" and refused to return her passport to allow her to travel on Arts Council work over three days at the end of this month. Advertisement Judge Gabbett said the incident at Shannon Airport received wide publicity in the papers and on social media. He said the great concern to the court was the serious issue about airport safety 'and there could potentially be an international incident'. Ms Buckley, of Ard Omra, Ballyburke, Ballymoneen Road, Galway, is one of three females charged with the criminal damage of the Omni Air International aircraft at Shannon on May 17th. It was alleged that part of the front of the aircraft was sprayed with red paint. Advertisement Ms Buckley is also charged with entering a restricted area beside the control tower at Shannon Airport with intent to unlawfully interfere with property on the same date. All three first appeared before a special sitting of Ennis District Court at 9pm on Sunday night. Ms Buckley's co-accused were bailed to re-appear before court on July 9th on strict bail conditions. Ms Buckley also obtained bail and is barred from entering any aerodrome and must return her passport. In court on Wednesday, Ms Buckley's solicitor, Daragh Hassett, asked that Ms Buckley's bail be amended to allow her to travel to the UK for three days for Arts Council work. Advertisement Det Garda Roddy Burke said the concerns he outlined at the bail hearing on Ms Buckley entering an airport remain. He said: "There is a possibility there will be further charges in this case." Mr Hassett said the charges Ms Buckley faced were 'serious' and she intended to contest those charges when the case comes for trial. Ireland Garda hospitalised following security incident at... Read More He said Ms Buckley had lived overseas for periods and did a masters' degree in the Netherlands and returned from there in 2020. Mr Hassett said Ms Buckley's mother has an independent surety of €500 in court to allow her daughter to make the journey. The court was told that Ms Buckley was going to England for work and not under the guise of a protester and would be travelling alone. Mr Hassett said Ms Buckley's flight tickets are to fly out of Dublin on Ryanair. Judge Gabbett refused the application and remanded Ms Buckley on continuing bail to re-appear in court on July 9th. The judge later told Mr Hassett that he was not open to an application to allow Ms Buckley travel by ferry to the UK this month.
