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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toothpaste |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | Yes |
| Tortilla Press |
Yes | Yes |
| Toy Guns and Weapons While these types of toys are generally permitted, we recommend that you pack them in your checked baggage. Squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms or weapons are prohibited. We recommend emptying water guns, which must follow the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule. Replicas of explosives, such as hand grenades, are prohibited in checked and carry-on baggage. TSA officers have the discretion to prohibit any item through the screening checkpoint if they believe it poses a security threat. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes |
| Toy Robots For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane. |
Yes | Yes |
| Toys (Adult) |
Yes | Yes |
| Tripods |
Yes | Yes |
| Trophy |
Yes | Yes |
| Turpentine and Paint Thinner |
No | No |
| Tweezers Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
Yes | Yes |
| Umbrellas Umbrellas are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | 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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Miscellaneous