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Household and Tools

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.

Item Carry on bags Checked bags
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
Projectors

Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening.

Yes Yes
Radio

You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. 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
Remote Controlled Cars

Please carefully pack your electronics items and make sure all cords are wrapped. While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.

Yes Yes
Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.

No No
Screwdriver (longer than 7 inches)

Tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked baggage.

No Yes
Screwdrivers (shorter than 7 inches)

Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) are allowed in carry-on baggage.

Yes Yes
Selfie Stick
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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