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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Bangers |
No | No |
| Bear spray |
No | No |
| Belts, Clothes and Shoes To help TSA officers get a clear look at your bag and reduce the need for additional screening, we suggest you pack your bag in neat layers. |
Yes | Yes |
| Bicycle Chains |
Yes | Yes |
| Bicycle Pumps |
Yes | Yes |
| Bicycles |
Check with Airline | Check with Airline |
| Billy Clubs |
No | Yes |
| Binoculars |
Yes | Yes |
| Biological specimens, non-infectious, in preservative solutions The FAA has limits on preservative solution in checked baggage. No more than 30 ml of free liquid solution in each inner packaging and no more than one liter in the entire outer package. See FAA Regulations for more information. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes (Special Instructions) |
| Black Jacks (Self-Defense Weapons) |
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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