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Miscellaneous

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

Item Carry on bags Checked bags
Lipsticks
Yes Yes
Liquid nitrogen in a dry shipper

The FAA requires that liquid nitrogen be packaged in a dry shipper when transported in checked baggage. See the FAA regulations for more information.

Yes (Special Instructions) Yes (Special Instructions)
Live Coral

Live corals in water and a clear transparent container are allowed after inspection by the TSA officer.  

Yes No
Live Fish

Live fish in water and a clear transparent container are allowed after inspection by the TSA officer.  

Yes No
Luggage Protection Covers

if your bag requires additional screening, our officers will need to open the covers. Our officers will make every attempt to repack items the way they were when presented for screening.

Yes Yes
Makeup Remover

The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces). See the FAA regulations for more information.

Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) Yes (Special Instructions)
Makeup Wipes
Yes Yes
Mascara
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) Yes
Metal Detector

Because of the size limitations of overhead bins and space under seats, this item should be transported in checked bags.

Due to airline polices on weight and size of checked bags, you should check with your airline for any potential guidelines for certain checked items.
 

Check with Airline Check with Airline
Mirrors
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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