How to Pack Luggage That Flies Through TSA Screening Without Being Opened
6 mins read
Did you know that how you pack your luggage can really impact whether TSA opens it to look inside or not? In fact, it’s possible to pack it in such a way that it is (almost) guaranteed to be cleared automatically without security needing to physically open the bag. Let’s look at how to do it.
Worked Briefly For TSA
Before I get started I should let you know that I worked for TSA for about 6 months. I was exclusively back behind the scenes screening checked luggage in one of our nation’s international airports. So I’ve seen first hand how luggage gets flagged for additional screening that requires people to physically open bags and dig around inside them.
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