TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is weighing whether to allow TSA PreCheck passengers to bring water bottles through security checkpoints, according to reports.The change would apply to a select number of airports across the United States.POPULAR PANTRY STAPLE COULD GET YOU STOPPED AT AIRPORT SECURITY UNDER LITTLE-KNOWN TSA RULESenior administration officials told CBS that the proposal would be limited to airports using advanced CT scanners capable of distinguishing between water and other liquids.It is unclear which airports would participate.The TSA is reportedly considering allowing PreCheck passengers to bring full water bottles through security at select U.S.airports.

(iStock)While existing technology is capable of screening full bottles of liquid, TSA has not acquired it on the scale needed for a nationwide rollout, even for PreCheck passengers, according to CBS.The agency also does not currently have the funding required for such an expansion, the outlet reported.TSA PreCheck, which allows eligible travelers to use expedited security lanes and typically keep their shoes, belts and light jackets on during screening, generally costs less than $100 for a five-year membership, according to the agency.The TSA proposal would reportedly be limited to airports with advanced CT scanners capable of distinguishing water from other liquids.(Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)The potential change drew a mix of enthusiasm and relief from travelers in an aviation-themed Reddit forum."Welcome to 2026, USA," one Redditor wrote.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"This might finally convince me to get TSA Pre-Check, to be honest," another commenter said.Some travelers welcomed the possibility of carrying full water bottles through security, while others predicted conf...