The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)<\/strong> continues to be ready for the increase in travel volume close to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels at airports across the country. And those passengers are bringing literally tons of prohibited items<\/a> to the checkpoints<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cWe are ensuring the security of travelers with a robust workforce and new technologies<\/strong> within the checkpoint that enhance security, reduce physical contact and improve the traveling experience,\u201d said TSA Spokesperson Sari Koshetz<\/strong>. \u201cWe ask travelers to bring their patience during these busy times, but leave their prohibited items at home!<\/a><\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0An item appearing more often in passengers\u2019 bags are lighters which are cast as a metal gun and if brandished inside the aircraft cabin could appear to be one of the small guns on the market which can discharge ammunition. The replica guns<\/strong>, therefore, require a response which includes pulling the bag to remove the lighters<\/strong> which are not permitted on the plane.<\/span><\/p>\n