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What Can I Bring?

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.

Item Carry on bags Checked bags
Swiss Army Knife

Except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.

Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.

No Yes
Utensils

Knives, except for plastic or round-bladed butter knives, are not allowed in carry-on bags.

Yes Yes
Utility Knives/Knife

 Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. These items are required to be placed in checked bags with or without blades.

No Yes
 

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

 

Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.

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