Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.
Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. Read about civil penalties for prohibited items.
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| Item | Carry on bags | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|
| Black Jacks (Self-Defense Weapons) |
No | Yes |
| Blankets |
Yes | Yes |
| Blasting Caps |
No | No |
| Blender Blenders are allowed in carry-on bags if the blade has been removed. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes |
| Box Cutters 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 |
| Corkscrews (with blade) Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
| Corkscrews (with no blade) |
Yes | Yes |
| Electric Blankets |
Yes | Yes |
| Gun Powder Including black powder and percussion caps. |
No | No |
| Insulin Supplies Please let our officers know you have medically necessary supplies and if you have an insulin pump, glucose monitor or other medical device attached to your body. You'll find helpful information here. Learn more about transporting medication on your next flight. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | 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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