The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to implement computed tomography (CT) scanning equipment widely at airport security checkpoints. These advanced devices will create a three-dimensional image of carry-on bag contents, improving upon the two-dimensional images offered by older X-ray machines.
With this technology, passengers will no longer need to remove items from their bags during scanning. Despite its potential to identify threats missed by earlier machines, applying this technology universally to all carry-on baggage may not be the best approach.
August 7, 2026, saw travelers navigating the TSA lines at Washington Dulles International Airport. The Hill, known for its nonpartisan reporting on government operations and the intersection of politics and business, provides insights into the implications of this development.