Originally Posted by
bajajoes
When I travel I take a few hundred $$ cash because I need it. I don't want to use a ATM that may charge a big fee.
I DO NOT want to relenquish my 5 large $$ bills going thru security and so far it has NOT been as issue.
COULD tsa make me remove it from my clothes when passing thru security?
If so are they liable if it is taken?
What are my options OTHER than NOT carrying 5 $ Bills?
In the order the questions were asked:
- Yes, if you are going through a WBI-equipped checkpoint, you will be required to remove everything from your pockets (anecdotal reports indicate that even a small sphere of pocket lint may cause a follow-on patdown)
- No, TSA disclaims all liability for ANYTHING lost/confiscated at the checkpoint
- Personally, I lock all of my cash in a small medical case that I found at Target for about $10.00; it is a rigid case with two zippers that can be locked together (I use two non-TSA approved Master Lock combination luggage locks to secure it before I bury it in the bottom of my backpack and secure that with the same style locks)