If you’re planning to fly this year and rely on daily medications, there’s something important you need to know before heading to the airport. The Transportation Security Administration has made it clear that while medications are allowed, more travelers are being flagged for additional screening—often due to how those medications are packed or presented. For seniors and frequent travelers, this can mean longer wait times, unexpected bag checks, and unnecessary stress at the checkpoint. The rules themselves haven’t drastically changed, but enforcement and screening technology have become more thorough. Here are six things that could trigger extra screening now, and what you can do to avoid delays.
