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TSA is rolling out a new scanner — and it could mean a headache for carry-on travelers

TSA’s new CT scanner promises deeper bag scans, but travelers may still face extra checks under the unchanged 3.4‑oz liquid rule.

By · Published September 23, 2026  20:34 UTC · Updated September 23, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: TSA’s new CT scanner promises deeper bag scans, but travelers may still face extra checks under the unchanged 3.4‑oz liquid rule.
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3.4 oz remains the maximum liquid volume permitted in a carry‑on, even as TSA rolls out new CT scanners across U.S. airports. LiveNOW from FOX warned travelers that a bag flagged by the new scanner could be diverted for secondary screening, effectively turning a carry‑on into a checked item.

WTNH.com highlighted the shift as a new reality for air travel. Travelers are advised to pack with the 3.4 oz liquid limit in mind and anticipate possible re‑routing of carry‑ons until the system stabilizes.

Further implementation updates are expected as TSA finalizes the rollout schedule.

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The obvious questions

What new equipment is TSA introducing for carry‑on screening?

TSA is deploying CT scanners that create three‑dimensional images of bag contents without opening them.

Will the 3.4 oz liquid restriction change with the new scanners?

Coverage indicates the liquid limit remains in effect despite the scanner rollout.

How might travelers be affected right now?

Some passengers are being asked to check bags that the new scanner flags, leading to secondary screening or re‑routing of carry‑ons.

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