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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Flashlights |
Yes | Yes |
Fork |
Yes | Yes |
Freezer packs Frozen liquid items and gel packs are allowed through the checkpoint as long as they are frozen solid when presented for screening. If frozen liquid items are partially melted, slushy, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container, they must meet 3-1-1 liquids requirements. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes |
Full Sized Video Game Consoles Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening. |
Yes | Yes |
Grater |
Yes | Yes |
Hair Straightener, flat iron (cordless) Cordless hair straighteners that contain lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or are gas or butane fueled are only allowed in carry-on bags. Gas refills (spare cartridges) are not permitted. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | No |
Hammers |
No | Yes |
Hand Sanitizers TSA allows hand sanitizer in a passenger carry-on bag under the 3-1-1 liquids rule. These are limited to travel-size hand sanitizer containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Permitted aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected by caps or other suitable means to prevent accidental release. |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | Yes |
Heating Pad (Gel) |
No | Yes |
Heating Pads (Electric) |
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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Miscellaneous