All Travelers Will Need Clear Carry-On Bags Starting This Summer (upgradedpoints.com)

The TSA announced a Transparent Screening Initiative that will require passengers to use clear carry-on bags at security checkpoints this summer at several major airports, with warnings rather than penalties during an initial adjustment period. The agency says the move is intended to reduce manual bag checks and improve checkpoint efficiency. The pilot will expand more broadly in 2027, and the article notes retailers and luggage brands are preparing clear-bag options.