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Senator Schumer Pleads with TSA to Reconsider Decision

By: Andrew Banas
Updated: March 10, 2013
Senator Chuck Schumer is asking the transportation safety administration to re-think the decision on what passengers can now carry on flights.

Earlier this week the TSA announced passengers could carry small knives, gold clubs, ski poles, and other items on airlines.

Schumer asked the TSA to keep in mind the safety of passengers, flight attendants, and pilots.

For a full list of recently approved items click here.

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