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 |
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Curling Iron (cordless) Cordless curling irons that contain lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or are gas or butane fueled are only allowed in carry-on bags. Gas refills (spare cartridges) are not permitted. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | No |
Curling Iron (with cord) Electric curling irons and hair straighteners with cords are not restricted. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes (Special Instructions) |
Cutting Boards Generally, plastic and small wood cutting boards are allowed. However, the final decision rests with our checkpoint officers. |
Yes | Yes |
Cymbals Check with your airline prior to your flight to ensure your instrument meets the aircraft size requirements. Musical instruments must undergo screening when transported as carry-on or in checked bags. Musical instruments transported as carry-on require a physical inspection at the security checkpoint. Inform the TSA officer if your instrument requires special care and handling. Pack brass instruments in your checked bags. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes (Special Instructions) |
Darts Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
Deodorant (aerosol) The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles, including aerosols, in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces). See the FAA regulations for more information. Permitted aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected by caps or other suitable means to prevent accidental release. |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | Yes |
Deodorant (liquid) The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles, including aerosols, in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces). See the FAA regulations for more information. Permitted aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected by caps or other suitable means to prevent accidental release. |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | Yes |
Deodorant (Solid) |
Yes | Yes |
Desktop Computers Please remove the computer from your carry-on bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening. |
Yes | Yes |
Detergent (liquid) |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | 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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