Monday, September 16, 2013

TSA Says Passengers May Carry Sukkot Items Through Security Checkpoints

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot begins Wednesday night.  Last week, the Transportation Security Administration issued an advisory (full text) stating:
TSA’s screening procedures do not prohibit the carrying of the four plants used during Sukkot - a palm branch, myrtle twigs, willow twigs, and a citron - in airports, through or security checkpoints, or on airplanes. These plants or agricultural items are not on TSA’s Prohibited Items List. However, all persons and property will undergo security screening at the checkpoint.