NEW : Sen Schumer of New York says decision to delay rule is a ` ` commonsense '' move . The rule change was due to take effect on Monday ; agency says it will need new input . There has been a gradual easing of those prohibitions in recent years as planes hardened onboard security and the potential threats shifted from hijackings to attempts by terrorists to bring down planes with bombs . TSA has been under pressure from Congress , flight crews and passengers to not make the change . FAA temporarily delayed rule change allowing small knives back on commercial flights .
NEW : Sen Schumer of New York says decision to delay rule is a ` ` commonsense '' move . The rule change was due to take effect on Monday ; agency says it will need new input . TSA has been under pressure from Congress , flight crews and passengers to not make the change . FAA temporarily delayed rule change allowing small knives back on commercial flights .