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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Picks Tools that are 7 inches or less in length are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with local law enforcement regarding traveling with this item. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
Yes | Yes |
| Meat Cleavers Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
| Nail Clippers Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
Yes | Yes |
| Pencil Sharpeners |
Yes | Yes |
| Pocket Knife In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage. |
No | Yes |
| Razor-Type Blades Box cutters, razor blades not in a cartridge are prohibited in carry-on. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
| Sabers Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
| Safety pin |
Yes | Yes |
| Safety Razor With Blades (allowed without blade) A Safety Razor is allowed through the screening checkpoint without the blade. The blade must be removed prior to entering the screening checkpoint. TSA officers are not authorized to remove the blades from the holder. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | Yes |
| Saws Including cordless portable power saws. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
No | 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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