Minnesota TSA Warning: Never Put This Item Into Security Bins

Now is the time of year when millions of Americans take advantage of summer by traveling. August provides the perfect opportunity for summer vacations and last-minute getaways before the end of the summer season.

Additionally, those who are not traveling now are likely looking to book vacations to look forward to next year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) anticipates over 1 billion people will be flying in the U.S. alone by 2026.

While vacations can be extremely enjoyable, actually traveling from Minnesota to your destination can cause a lot of stress. Planning, packing, and dealing with delays or unexpected issues can all contribute to stressful travel days.

However, I've found that the more that I'm prepared, the less stressed I am, which is why I often lean on the advice of those who travel more than I do. I especially pay attention to warnings involving TSA security procedures, as I don't want to get singled out or cause a delay for my travel companions.

Recently, one warning caught my eye regarding TSA security bins that everyone should be sure to follow, because the potential consequence of not doing so would create a tremendous amount of stress and cost a lot of money.

The One Item That Should Never Be Placed Into TSA Security Bins

Recently, a warning about one item that should never be placed into TSA security bins has been generating a lot of buzz.

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When you're going through security at the airport, travel experts and even TSA agents are advising people to avoid putting phones into the bins. Viral TikTok, travel creator @travel.by.the.books recently shared how a TSA agent caught her dropping her phone in a bin and warned, “That’s the fastest way to get it stolen.”

The issue is that security lines can get backed up, and phones sitting in bins are out in the open and easy for people to quickly steal as they walk away.

With all the things we can keep on our phones, including boarding passes, having a phone stolen on vacation would be a horrible experience.

While the exact number of phones stolen from TSA bins is not officially tracked, travel experts and TSA agents warn that phones are frequently stolen at security checkpoints.

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Furthermore, the TSA reports that around 90,000 to 100,000 items are left behind at checkpoints each month, many of which are likely phones or other electronics. A travel blog says this is a common mistake that can make travelers vulnerable to theft.