TSA Weighs Removing Water Bottle Ban For Some Travelers As New E-Gates Roll Out

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One of the most familiar rituals at a US airport security checkpoint — drinking, dumping or surrendering a bottle of water before reaching the X-ray belt — could soon begin to disappear. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reportedly considering allowing some TSA PreCheck members to take full water bottles through security at selected airports. However, the existing 3-1-1 liquids rule, which limits carry-on liquids to containers of 3.4 ounces (100ml), remains in force nationwide for now.

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