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TSA Checked Baggage Screening Process
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TSA Checked Baggage Screening Process

Explore the TSA Checked Baggage Screening Process, a thorough 17-step procedure ensuring traveler safety by effectively identifying and removing suspicious items.
1
Traveler places baggage on conveyor belt
2
Baggage enters the X-ray machine for screening
3
Operator visually inspects X-ray images
4
Operator identifies any suspicious items in the baggage
5
Approval: Operator for suspicious items
6
If approved, operator sets baggage aside for further inspection
7
Second operator conducts physical inspection of baggage
8
Second operator removes any suspicious or prohibited items from baggage
9
Baggage gets re-scanned in X-ray machine
10
Operator verifies no further suspicious items remain
11
Approval: Operator for clean scanning
12
If approved, baggage is cleared for flight
13
Tag baggage as checked and safe
14
Release baggage for loading onto aircraft
15
Record details of the checked baggage in the system
16
Update passenger record with checked baggage details
17
Feedback to passenger regarding the status of their checked baggage