HOUSTON - The Transportation Security Administration projects a record 17.4 million people will travel by air over this Labor Day weekend, as travelers enjoy lower airfares and hotel prices.

However, there are some changes to know before you go through TSA security.

Changes at TSA: What you can pack, lanes

What we know:

First, you no longer have to remove your shoes and some hair styling tools can no longer be packed in a checked bag.

Cordless curling irons and straightening irons that use lithium batteries or gas cartridges are banned from checked bags because they can be a fire hazard. They can be packed in carry-on bags as long as they have a safety cover that prevents them from being activated.

People traveling with children under age 12 can now utilize new TSA Family Lanes at

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