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Not long ago the TSA announced plans to allow travelers to carry on small pocket knives as well as golf clubs, hockey sticks and plastic whiffle ball type bats. Soon after the announcement however, flight attendants and other travelers with concerns for the safety and security of the planes began boycotting the decision made by TSA officials. According to the TSA, the decision to allow these items which included knives with a blade shorter than 6 cm and narrower than ½ inch was based on the fact that these items would not pose a significant threat to those onboard in the case of a possible hijacking.

According to the Flight Attendants Union Coalition the decision would “further endanger the lives of all flight attendants and the passengers…..”

In the beginning of June, the plans to put this plan into action were abandoned by the Transportation Security Administration saying that they had decided instead to focus on other priorities such as expanding the now rapidly growing Pre-Check program.

According to the TSA, screeners confiscate over 2,000 of the small folding knives each and every day.

 If all theses changes or lack of changes have you confused, you are not alone. Before you travel, be sure you know what is and is not allowed in your carry on by spending a little time getting to know the rules. You can find a list of what is and is not allowed in your carry on by visiting the TSA at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items. Island Trader Vacations reviews the news and information to help you become a more informed traveler.