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 |
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Duct Tape |
Yes | Yes |
DVD Players 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 |
Electric Fans You may transport this item in carry-on or checked baggage. 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 (Special Instructions) | Yes |
Electric Razors |
Yes | Yes |
Empty beverage container |
Yes | Yes |
Empty Water Bottle |
Yes | Yes |
Engine-powered Equipment Completely Purged of Fuel No amount of fuel may remain in the engine, including residual vapors. Even if completely purged, some airlines may refuse to allow engine powered equipment in carry-on if it has ever contained fuel. |
No | Check with Airline |
Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel Engine-powered equipment with residual fuel (e.g., chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.) is not allowed in carry-on or checked bags. No amount of fuel may remain in the engine, including residual vapors. Even if completely purged, some airlines may refuse to allow engine powered equipment in bags if it has ever contained fuel. |
No | No |
Extension Cord Please carefully pack your electronics items, making sure all cords are wrapped and any DVDs, CDs, or cassettes are removed from their devices. While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on. |
Yes | Yes |
Fidget Spinners |
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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