I am old enough to remember when the rules regarding bringing liquids on flights changed in 2006. At the time, we thought that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would put the rule in place for a brief time while security measures were tightened in the years following 9/11.

A jar of peanut butter might seem like an innocent snack, but at airport security checkpoints across the United States, it can quickly become contraband. Every day, TSA officers confiscate countless everyday items from travelers who unknowingly violate federal regulations.

TSA officers enforce federal limits on liquids and restricted devices at U.S. checkpoints, shaping what passengers can carry and why items are seized. The 3-1-1 rule and the 3.4-ounce limit govern carry-on liquids and gels,

Here's what TSA rules are on what you can bring in your checked and carry-on bags. Ship your gifts to your destination to make travel easier, but if you can't, keep them unwrapped. Most food is OK in your carry-on but remember the 3-1-1 rule. More than 120 ...

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