Don’t put your phone in the TSA bin — do this instead

The article advises travellers not to place phones directly in airport security trays, citing the risk of losing track of them while rushing to repack and concerns about hygiene. It recommends keeping phones away from tray surfaces to reduce contact with germs.

Travellers can put phones, wallets and keys in a carry-on bag or in a jacket placed in the tray, then wash their hands or use hand sanitiser after security. Larger devices such as laptops, tablets and handheld consoles may still need to be removed for screening; the article suggests using protective cases, unless a checkpoint’s CT scanner allows them to stay in a bag.