Originally Posted by
EEngr
What is the TSA's procedure when they encounter vacuum-packed items? (Probably classified) Because of the need to re-vacuum the bag, they might be relying on the TSA's hesitancy to unpack for examination items stored using this method. Wave goodbye to that.
Originally Posted by TSA
Vacuum sealed clothes bags are allowed but not encouraged. If they alarm, we may need to open them for inspection.
Meanwhile, the producer, Endemol, a (mostly) reality TV program developer based in the Netherlands had this to say:
"On January 18, some cast and crew members of an upcoming series, ‘Staten Island Hustle,’ produced by Left Hook Media and Endemol Shine North America for air on CNBC Primetime, were detained at Newark Airport. The team was producing an episode about a new product, vacuum compression luggage, which allows travelers more room for clothing and has no other intended use. Unfortunately, there appears to have been a misunderstanding, and we regret any inconvenience to TSA and other authorities on the ground for complications that may have been caused.”
Sounds like an after the fact apology from the legal department.