New York Travel Alert: TSA Bans These Essential Items

The rules keep getting updated. Here's what New Yorkers need to know before you go.

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New York Flyers Can Now Bring These Items Through TSA

Besides making sure you have the correct forms of identification, New Yorkers also need to remember what you can and can't travel with.

The TSA recently banned a popular item, one that many believe is essential in this modern-age, from checked bags. Before we got into that, lets go over items you can now bring through TSA.

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Portable Chargers, Power Banks/ Lithium-ion Batteries Can't Go In Checked Bags

The next time you fly, don't stash power bank or lithium-ion batteries in your checked luggage. These items aren't allowed due to a increased fire risk.

Officials say these items are banned because Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and experience a runaway reaction called "thermal runaway," potentially causing fires or explosions.

According to the TSA, these fires can start "without warning due" to various factors like damage, overheating, exposure to water, overcharging, or improper packing.

You Can Place These Items In Carry-On

The TSA confirmed portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery can be packed in your carry-on.

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You may be curious has to why you can place this items in a carry-on but not checked bags. The reason is simple.

According to the TSA,

Flight crews are trained to recognize and respond to lithium-ion battery fires in the cabin.

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