The apex of summer travel is here: Labor Day weekend.

But before you hop on the plane at LAX ( with a dream and a cardigan ), take a look at what you’ve packed for the trip. There are updated rules on where passengers can and cannot store specific items.

It’s part of a broader effort to control potentially flammable items onboard. Here’s what you should know.

The restrictions

The Federal Aviation Administration updated its prohibited items list recently, which affects your experience with the Transportation Security Administration.

People who love travel hair tools may notice it more. Cordless straighteners and curling irons no longer can be put in your checked luggage if they have these components:

Gas or butane-fueled

Lithium metal

Lithium ion batteries

For younger fol

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