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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
Shock collars
Yes Yes
Shoe Horn
Yes Yes
Shoe Inserts
Yes Yes
Shoe Tree
Yes Yes
Shoe/Snow Spikes

Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.

No Yes
Skateboards

Skateboards are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions.

Yes (Special Instructions) Yes
Skates

Including ice skates and rollerblades.

Yes Yes
Ski Poles
No Yes
Sleeping Bag
Yes Yes
Slingshots
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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