(NewsNation) — Travelers have been warned to avoid packing certain hair tools in their checked baggage.
The Transportation Security Administration rule made headlines this week, but NewsNation has learned it has been in place for quite some time.
“Cordless curling irons that contain lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries or are gas- or butane-fueled are only allowed in carry-on bags,” a TSA spokesperson told NewsNation.
“A safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element. The device must be protected from accidental activation.”
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TSA pointed NewsNation to its “What Can I Bring” page for a detailed list of items allowed in checked luggage and carry-on luggage.
It follows a new “Families on the Fly” campaign launched by TSA last month to “enhance hospitality for families during the airport security screening experience.”
Benefits include dedicated lanes for families — including ones for service members and their families — and $15 off TSA PreCheck enrollment per person.
‘Shoes off’ policy now in the past
To the joy of many Americans, the TSA no longer requires individuals to take off their shoes as they move through security checkpoints at airports across the country.
The policy first came into effect in 2006 following a failed shoe bombing five years earlier.
“We want to improve this travel experience, but while maintaining safety standards and making sure that we are keeping people safe,” Noem said during a news conference on July 8 at the Department of Homeland Security.
The timing comes as the U.S. prepares for a surge of international visitors for major events, including the Olympics, World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations over the next 12 months.
NewsNation’s Anna Kutz and Markie Martin contributed to this report
