Question about new TSA laptop screening.

[Laz]

This question is based on the TSA announcement about new laptop screening procedures:

https://www.tsa.gov/news/releases/2...-baseline-stronger-domestic-security-measures

"As new procedures are phased in, TSA officers will begin to ask travelers to remove electronics larger than a cell phone from their carry-on bags and place them in a bin with nothing on top or below, similar to how laptops have been screened for years. This simple step helps TSA officers obtain a clearer X-ray image."​

For years, I have used a laptop case that opens 180 degrees that totally exposes the laptop. I would just open the case and let it run through. Does anyone know if that will still be allowed? I don't want to slow the lines down during the busy holiday season. Thanks

 

[Kaytie]

I would suggest contacting the TSA https://www.tsa.gov/contact/customer-service for a definitive answer. Technically, your case would be "something unde" the laptop, even though it's been fine in the past.

 

[writerguyfl]

In my experience, procedures will vary based on the airport and even the TSA agent involved. For example, on one recent trip, I was told that I didn't need to remove external hard drives from my laptop bag. A few days later at a different airport, the TSA agent give me tons of attitude because I didn't remove the same external hard drives during screening.

That said, I do agree with Kaytie. I do think that you will need to remove the laptop completely from the case.

 

[cluvsdisney]

I agree with @Kaytie also and would just take the laptop completely out of the case.