The TSA wants foreign World Cup travelers to stop packing ranch dressing in their carry-ons
The TSA is humorously reminding international World Cup travelers that large bottles of ranch dressing must be placed in checked luggage. The agency reiterated that carry-on liquids must adhere to the 3.4-ounce limit to comply with security regulations.
Why it matters
This serves as a lighthearted reminder of standard airport security protocols for international travelers unfamiliar with US liquid restrictions.
The TSA wants foreign World Cup fans to keep oversize bottles of ranch dressing in their checked bags. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Foreign World Cup fans are discovering ranch dressing โ and the TSA wants them to pack it properly. In an Instagram post, the TSA joked about the ranch craze while highlighting its carry-on liquid rules. One image in the post told travelers to "avoid chugging your ranch outside security." After drinking bars dry and getting their first taste of American ad breaks , foreign World Cup fans have found a new obsession: ranch dressing . The creamy condiment has become such a hit with international visitors that the TSA is reminding travelers that bottles of ranch dressing belong in checked bags. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travel Tips & Dad Joke Hits ๐ถ (@tsa) In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the TSA poked fun at travelers' newfound love of ranch dressing while highlighting its carry-on liquid rules. One image in the post told travelers to "avoid chugging your ranch outside security" because airlines will check larger bottles. Another image read, "Days since the last airport ranch incident: 0." The agency also used the post to spell out its rules for carrying sauces through security. "Are you kicking around the idea of flying home with your favorite dip? If you're traveling within the US, make sure to keep your carry-on sauces to 3.4oz or less and place any larger containers in your checked bags," the agency wrote in the post caption. Several brands were also quick to join the conversation in the comments. Among them was Hidden Valley, the brand widely credited with creating ranch dressing, which wrote, "I approve of this." According to TSA guidelines for carry-on luggage, liquids must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less, and all containers must fit inside a single quart-sized, resealable bag. Containers larger than 3.4 ounces need to be checked, even if they aren't full. Read the original article on Business Insider
The article is a factual report on TSA guidelines with a lighthearted tone.
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