TSA Says Maine Travelers Should Never Put This in Security Bins

While we want to be as quick, efficient, and safe as possible at airports, Maine flyers have been warned against putting this item in security bins.

This is advice you should be following at any of the major airports here in our Pine Tree State, as well as anywhere else you find yourself going through TSA security.

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So, with that in mind, what item are we being told never to place in the bins when going through TSA?

According to a recent article from Reader’s Digest, TSA agents warn that travelers should never place their phones directly in security bins, since they’re one of the easiest items for thieves to swipe.

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Phones are one of the most commonly lost or stolen items at TSA checkpoints, with the agency reporting that 90,000 to 100,000 items are left behind each month.

Reader’s Digest continues that many of these so-called ‘lost’ items—especially phones and electronics—are likely stolen, while others are simply forgotten in the rush of gathering belongings.

You should always keep your phone tucked safely inside your personal item or carry-on when going through TSA security, rather than placing it in the bins.

According to the article from Reader’s Digest, today’s updated scanners allow agents to see inside bags more clearly, so phones don’t need to be removed, and only larger electronics like laptops or tablets usually have to come out.

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And there you have it! Your cell phone is one item you should never put in security bins when going through TSA, according to TSA itself.

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