TSA gives reminders for vacationers forward of Spring Break

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As vacationers gear up for spring break actions, the Transportation Safety Administration desires to remind vacationers what can and can’t be introduced by airport safety.

TSA expects a 6% enhance in spring break journey nationwide this yr, together with an 8% enhance in journey out of Jacksonville.

Brokers on the Jacksonville Worldwide Airport demonstrated Tuesday a few of the mostly surrendered objects, together with sunscreen, hair merchandise and family meals objects.

Different confiscated objects included weapons like knives, firearms and even a grenade.

TSA reminds vacationers that they’ll journey with a firearm, however it should be saved correctly inside a suitcase and checked in on the airline ticketing counter. If not, you may face a hefty high quality.

“If you don’t do this, we’re going to get regulation enforcement concerned, and also you’re going to get a penalty from TSA, which might go upwards of $15,000. Very pricey, very avoidable mistake. To provide the numbers — final yr, we had a complete of 74 firearms confiscated right here on the safety checkpoint. Thus far this yr, we’re at 10,” TSA Regional Spokesperson Mark Howell mentioned.

So, in case you’re touring, bear in mind the 3-1-1 rule.

Any liquid, together with sunscreen, must be three ounces or much less, in a one-quart bag and one per individual.

Additionally, it’s greatest to reach early to offer your self loads of time to search out parking and get by safety.

For extra data on journey journeys, go to www.tsa.gov.