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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Cues |
No | Yes |
| Portable Oxygen Concentrators Per the Federal Aviation Administration, certain portable oxygen concentrators are permitted onboard the aircraft, including Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle. See a list of Portable Oxygen Concentrators that meet FAA specifications for inflight use. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes (Special Instructions) |
| Pots and Pans Pots and pans are generally allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. However, cast iron skillets are prohibited in carry-on bags and must be placed in checked baggage. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes |
| Powder Makeup Powder-like substances greater than 12 oz. / 350 mL must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening. They may require additional screening and containers may need to be opened. For your convenience, we encourage you to place non-essential powders greater than 12 oz. in checked bags. |
Yes | Yes |
| Power Banks Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers. |
Yes | No |
| Power Charger Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers. |
Yes | No |
| Power Inverters |
Yes | Yes |
| Power Tools Power tools must be packed in checked bags, including drills and drill bits. Power tools with installed batteries must be packed in checked bags. Batteries installed in devices must be protected from accidental activation. External battery chargers that don’t require electricity and spare, uninstalled lithium batteries must be packed in a carry-on bag. For tools powered by lithium batteries, see FAA regulations. |
No | Yes (Special Instructions) |
| Printer Please remove the printer from your bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening |
Yes | Yes |
| Printer Ink |
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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