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What Really Happens to Items Surrendered to TSA? The Full Behind-the-Scenes Story
Every traveler has been there: you’re rushing through airport security when the TSA officer pulls something from your bag and gives you that look. Maybe it’s a forgotten pocketknife, a giant bottle of shampoo, or a tool you forgot was in your carry-on. Suddenly you’re faced with a decision—take it back to your car, check it, mail it, or surrender it. But have you ever wondered what actually happens to those surrendered items once they leave your hands? Welcome to the complete

Jetsetter
Nov 234 min read


How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Travel, And What You Can Do to Stay Ahead
What Travelers Need to Know About a U.S. Government Shutdown As the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown looms, many travelers are...

Jetsetter
Oct 73 min read


Europe’s New Fingerprinting Rules: What Travelers Need to Know About the Entry/Exit System
If you’re planning a trip to Europe in late 2025 or beyond, there’s an important change you should be aware of. The European Union is...

Jetsetter
Sep 272 min read


Cyberattack Disrupts European Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Travelers across Europe faced significant disruption this weekend after a cyberattack targeted critical check-in and boarding systems...

Jetsetter
Sep 202 min read


Are Passport Stamps Becoming a Thing of the Past? What Travelers Need to Know
For decades, passport stamps have been the ultimate travel souvenir — tiny inked reminders of adventures across the globe. But if you’ve...

Jetsetter
Sep 142 min read


TSA’s New Electric Toothbrush Restrictions: Practical Safety or Overreach?
If you thought your electric toothbrush was the least of your worries when packing for a flight, think again. The Transportation Security...

Jetsetter
Sep 62 min read


CLEAR + TSA eGates Are Here: What Travelers Need to Know (2025)
The Headline: CLEAR and TSA Are Piloting Biometric eGates CLEAR has announced a first-of-its-kind public–private pilot to introduce...

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Aug 214 min read
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