TSA logoThere was a lot of discussion over the weekend and this morning on an announcement from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s announcement that it will no longer require airline passengers to remove their laptops from their bags. Starting today, passengers who have what the TSA calls “checkpoint-friendly” laptop cases can go through security checkpoints without opening the case. (Of course, the TSA reserves the right to further inspect any passenger.)

The TSA is not certifying a specific laptop bag, or specific brands or styles of bags, but has published guidelines for the new bags: “[laptop bags] that will produce a clear and unobstructed image of the laptop when undergoing X-ray screening. A design that meets this objective will enable TSA to allow laptops to remain in bags for screening.” Go over to the TSA website to read specifics on the new policy, including the specific types of bags that will be considered “checkpoint friendly”.

Many readers of the articles in USA Today,  ZDNet and Gizmodo expressed their concerns on the confusion that will be caused  by the new policy — let us know what you think. Will this eliminate long security check-point lines?

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