What Can I Bring?

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport by reviewing the lists below. 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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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.

Miscellaneous

Lipsticks

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: Yes

Liquid nitrogen in a dry shipper

  • Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)
  • Checked Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)

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

Live Coral

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: No

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

Live Fish

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: No

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

Luggage Protection Covers

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: Yes

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.

Makeup Remover

  • Carry On Bags: Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed)
  • Checked Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)

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.

Makeup Wipes

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: Yes

Mascara

  • Carry On Bags: Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed)
  • Checked Bags: Yes

Metal Detector

  • Carry On Bags: Check with Airline
  • Checked Bags: Check with Airline

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.
 

Mirrors

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: Yes