U.S. โVisa Revocations Possible for Travelers Carrying Prohibited Items in Carry-On Luggage
Travelers attemptingโ to board U.S.โ flights with prohibited items in โtheir carry-on โluggage now face potentialโข revocation of their American visas, according toโ recentโค confirmationโ from the โTransportation Security โขManagement (TSA). โThe policyโ escalation comesโ as authorities crack down โคon attempts to โฃcircumvent security protocols,notably concerning blunt objects and โotherโค potentially dangerous โขarticles.
The TSA โemphasizes that while certain items can be transported in checked luggage, โattempting โขtoโ bring them intoโข the cabin-even if seemingly innocuous or poorly packed-can lead to federal charges, fines rangingโข from $3,000 to $12,210, and now, possible visa cancellation. Confiscatedโ items are logged into a TSA history, โpotentially impacting future expedited screening program eligibility, โฃsuch as TSA Precheck.
Specifically, the โคTSA regulatesโ blunt objects, which are secured in special lock containersโ during transport within the aircraft. โขOther prohibited items include sharp objects, cutting tools, and โฃdisabling devices. Explosives, flammable liquids, and reactive materials remain strictly โforbidden without exception.
The agency stresses the importance โฃof declaring anyโ potentially questionable items to the airline and obtaining necessary permits before boarding. Failure to comply can result in severe consequences for international โคtravelers.