TSA will now allow for total-sized bottles of sunscreen to vacation in have-on baggage

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some travelers could have seen an announcement indicating that entire-sized bottles of sunscreen ended up permitted in have-on baggage. The TSA suggests this is not true.

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In a statement despatched to KHON2, the TSA indicated that the federal government web-site incorrectly mirrored the dimensions of which sunscreen bottles can be introduced on board.

Our web-site incorrectly claimed that sunscreen containers larger than 3.4 oz. were permitted in have-on luggage, if medically vital. That error has been corrected. Travelers nonetheless require to be certain liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on baggage satisfy the 3-1-1 necessities and are no larger than 3.4 ounces.

TSA spokesperson

TSA is advising travellers who need larger quantities of sunscreen, or other liquids, gels and aerosols, to incorporate them to their checked baggage for use at their desired destination.

Meanwhile, the agency is permitting one liquid hand sanitizer container up to 12 ounces for every passenger in have-on baggage.

For far more information and facts, pay a visit to the TSA’s internet site.