TSA to allow snow globes for holiday travel

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing airline passengers to carry snow globes in their carry-on luggage during the holiday season, the agency said Tuesday.

TSA has updated its security procedures to allow snow globes that "appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately tennis-ball size)" to be permitted on airplanes. The catch, however, is the entire snow globe, including its base, has to fit in a plastic bag like other liquids are required to.

TSA announced the change at a press conference Tuesday at Ronald Reagan National Airport. 

The agency also promoted its Pre-Check known-traveler program, which allows passengers to volunteer personal information in exchange for the possibility of avoiding long security lines.

“TSA is committed to ensuring the safety of the traveling public using the latest processes and technologies,” TSA administrator John Pistole said in a statement about holiday travel.

“Passengers who are prepared for security screening at the checkpoint will help streamline the process for themselves and for other travelers,” Pistole continued.

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