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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
Live Fish

Live fish in water and a clear transparent container are allowed after inspection by the TSA officer.  

Yes No
Live Lobster

A live lobster is allowed through security and must be transported in a clear, plastic, spill proof container. A TSA officer will visually inspect your lobster at the checkpoint. We recommend that you contact your airline to determine your airline's policy on traveling with your lobster before arriving at the airport.

Check with Airline Yes
Lock Picks

Tools that are 7 inches or less in length are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with local law enforcement regarding traveling with this item.

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

Yes Yes
Longboards
Yes Yes
Lotion
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) Yes
Luggage Protection Covers

if your bag requires additional screening, our officers will need to open the covers. Our officers will make every attempt to repack items the way they were when presented for screening.

Yes Yes
Magic 8 Ball

For Carry-on bags: We asked the Magic 8 Ball  and it told us…Outlook not so good!

For Checked bags: We asked the Magic 8 Ball and it told us…It is certain!

No Yes
Magnets
Yes Yes
Makeup Remover

The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles 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.

Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) Yes (Special Instructions)
Makeup Wipes
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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