The TSA did ban certain knives and other equipment on planes . Under the TSA 's risk-based security , Pistole has sought to `` reduce the haystack , '' giving modified screening to travelers under age 12 and over age 75 . Better security , such as reinforced steel doors , allow for the change . A flight controllers ' union says the bans should have remained .
The TSA did ban certain knives and other equipment on planes . Better security , such as reinforced steel doors , allow for the change . A flight controllers ' union says the bans should have remained .