New TSA Regulations

Make sure you start putting a fresh set of batteries in your cameras, phones, and other devices prior to going on your next flight.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) put out a release on Sunday that the security screeners at most overseas airports will be asking passengers who are taking flights to the United States to turn on their electronic devices to show that they are not explosives and are truly just regular electronic devices.

According to CNN, if your device is not charged or turned on, it will not be allowed on the plane and you will be forced through an additional level of screening. CNN's article went on to point out that "the effort does not involve changes to what travelers can take aboard flights." You may see more inspection of shoes and electronics with more scanners designed to find smaller explosives. Also, there may be yet another stage of screening added to some, if not all, of the boarding gates according to officials.

Some people may be throwing arms in the air saying this is ridiculous and unnecessary. On the other hand, I feel that even though this may be another annoying step of security, it is worth it. In the last 10-15 years we have seen airline security boosted to an extreme level and at this point in time, I think our society has become accustomed to it. These measures are put in place for a reason.