TSA Lifts Liquids Ban at Houston, Atlanta, Newark Airports
Source: nytimes.com
- TSA ends its 20-year ban on liquids over 3.4 ounces in carry-on bags at three major airports starting March 24, 2026.
- Travelers at Houston, Atlanta, and Newark can now bring full-size shampoo and water bottles through security.
- The change uses new CT scanners that produce 3D images to spot threats without opening bags.
The Transportation Security Administration is lifting restrictions on carry-on liquids at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport. These airports installed advanced CT scanners that create detailed 3D images of bags, letting screeners detect explosives or weapons without the old 3-1-1 rule limiting liquids to 3.4 ounces in a quart-size bag. The pilot starts March 24, 2026, and could lead to easier