Summer travel season is here, which means airports are getting busier by the day. βοΈπ΄
If youβre flying soon, travel experts say there are a few things you should never toss directly into those TSA security bins. π¬
Not only could you lose them... but some items could come back a whole lot dirtier than when you left home.
π΅ 1. Loose Cash & Your Wallet
If youβre carrying cash, donβt leave it loose in the bin.
πΈ Put your cash inside your wallet.
π Then put your wallet inside your carry-on bag.
Experts say loose bills can easily disappear inside TSA screening equipmentβand if they do, you may never see them again.
π 2. Your Passport or ID
Your passport and driverβs license are some of the most important things youβre carrying.
Instead of placing them directly into the bin, keep them safely tucked inside a zippered compartment of your bag whenever possible. π
π± 3. Your Phone
Believe it or not...
π± TSA security lines are considered one of the most common places for smartphone theft.
If your phone isnβt in your hand, keep an eye on it at all times.
π 4. Jewelry & Watches
Small valuables like:
β Watches
π Rings
πΏ Jewelry
can easily be forgotten or misplaced during the rush through security.
π 5. Loose Batteries & Power Banks
Loose lithium batteries and power banks can pose a fire risk.
Keep them stored properly in your carry-on according to airline guidelines. β οΈ
π§ 6. Headphones, Glasses & Neck Pillows
This one isnβt about theft...
Itβs about germs. π¦ π³
Experts say TSA bins are touched by thousands of travelers every day.
That means items like:
π§ Headphones
π Glasses
ποΈ Neck pillows
can pick up bacteria before going right back onto your face.
π³ One More Crazy Fact...
Did you know between 90,000 and 100,000 items are left behind at airport security every single month in the U.S.? βοΈπ€―
Thatβs a lot of forgotten phones, wallets, sunglasses, and souvenirs.
𧳠Final Boarding Call
Before you send your belongings through the scanner:
β Keep valuables inside your bag.
π Keep an eye on your phone.
π¦ Wipe down anything thatβs about to touch your face.
A few extra seconds at security could save you from losing something importantβor bringing home more than just vacation memories. βοΈππ§³
