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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
Hammers
No Yes
Hand Grenades
No No
Hand Sanitizers

TSA allows hand sanitizer in a passenger carry-on bag under the 3-1-1 liquids rule. These are limited to travel-size hand sanitizer containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. 

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
Hand Warmers
Yes Yes
Handcuffs
Yes Yes
Harry Potter wand
Yes Yes
Headphones
Yes Yes
Heated Jackets / Sweaters

See the FAA regulations on batteries.

Yes (Special Instructions) Yes (Special Instructions)
Heating Pad (Gel)
No Yes
Heating Pads (Electric)
Yes 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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