The anticipated busy 2025 summer travel season is only weeks away from starting. As Southwest Florida travelers prepare for their trips, specifically packing their bags and securing their luggage for ...

You may think checked bags face fewer rules than carry-ons, but TSA continues to refine what you can and cannot pack below the plane. These updates are not about making travel harder. They focus on ...

Cordless hair styling tools containing gas cartridges or butane are prohibited in checked baggage. These items are permitted in carry-on bags if they have safety covers, and corded hair tools are ...

The Transportation Security Administration just deemed more items too risky to pack in your checked luggage. TSA is no longer allowing passengers to fly with certain cordless hair tools in the ...

There are several recent changes to air travel Wisconsinites should be aware of before they take their next flight. First off, after years of delays, Real ID is here. The Transportation Security ...

The Transportation Security Administration has a very long list of items not permitted if you're flying. Some items are obvious, although people do still try to bring loaded firearms onto a plane.

The TSA has banned cordless hairstyling tools from checked luggage due to fire hazards. These tools, which include gas and battery-powered models, can still be packed in carry-on bags. Travelers who ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated how luggage carrying banned items would be handled. They will not be confiscated. Following Transportation Security ...

The TSA banned portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage as of March 1, 2025. This ban follows several incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires on planes and other transportation.

Cordless hair styling tools containing gas cartridges or butane are prohibited in checked baggage. These items are permitted in carry-on bags if they have safety covers, and corded hair tools are ...