TSA now prohibits powerless devices to go on-board

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published an announcement which states that passenger boarding flights to the US from certain overseas airports will first need to prove that all electronic devices they are carrying can be powered up.

Last week, TSA was suggested to enhance the security measures at certain overseas airports by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. TechCrunch reported

All electronic devices are screened by security officers. During the security examination, officers may also ask owners to power up some devices, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. The traveler may also undergo additional screening, the report said.

The new rules are in response to a specific threat which has the TSA worried about 'a cellphone, tablet, or other electronic device' being used to hide an explosive device, the report added.