Due to increased security measures,
TSA has made changes to the prohibited items list.
All liquids and gels – including shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, hair gel, suntan lotion and all other items with similar consistency ARE PROHIBITED from carry-on baggage and the security checkpoint. Please pack these ietms in your checked baggage. Carrying liquids of any sort to the screening checkpoint will cause you delays, and will most likely result in the item being confiscated.
CARRY-ON EXCEPTIONS: Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; up to 8 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment and up to 4 oz. of non-prescription liquid medications.
Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
Gel Shoe Inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.
Additional banned items for carry-on include:
- Knives of any length, composition or description
- Most cutting instruments, including carpet knives and box cutters (and spare blades), any device with a folding or retractable blade, ice picks, straight razors, and metal scissors with pointed tips.
Note: As of 22 December 2005, small scissors with a cutting edge less than four inches (10 cm) and small tools such as pliers and screwdrivers that are less than seven inches (18 cm) in length will be allowed in the cabin. - Lighters, lighter fluid, and strike-anywhere matches (up to four books of safety matches are allowed)
- Baseball/softball bats
- Golf clubs
- Pool cues
- Ski poles
- Hockey sticks
- There are some exceptions for medical and special needs
- When in doubt, transport item in checked baggage
The TSA also provids a more complete list of banned items, as well as a list of items that are allowed either in carry-on baggage or checked baggage, in a brochure as well as a longer document with more detailed information.
Other Categories of Banned or Hazardous Items:
Explosives and Firearms: Matches, sparklers, other fireworks, flares, gunpowder, ammunition or other ordnance, blasting caps, dynamite, loaded firearms (in some cases, unloaded firearms and sporting ammunition may be carried in checked baggage if properly packed)
Note: In the United States, federal laws apply to aircraft and to the secure areas of the airport such as the gate areas. State or local laws concerning the carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons do not apply. Attempting to enter these areas with weapons may lead to your arrest.
Matches, sparklers, other fireworks, flares, gunpowder, ammunition or other ordnance, blasting caps, dynamite, loaded firearms (in some cases, unloaded firearms and sporting ammunition may be carried in checked baggage if properly packed) In the United States, federal laws apply to aircraft and to the secure areas of the airport such as the gate areas. State or local laws concerning the carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons do not apply. Attempting to enter these areas with weapons may lead to your arrest.Other Weapons: Knives of any kind, throwing stars, swords, or other items commonly used in martial arts competitions. Rules in other countries will vary with respect to the carraige of knives and other weapons.
Gases and Pressure Containers: Flammable aerosols like hair spray, spray paint, or insect repellant; carbon dioxide cartridges, oxygen tanks (scuba or medical), mace, tear gas, pepper spray, self-inflating rafts, and deeply refrigerated gases such as liquid nitrogen
Flammable Liquids and Solids: Gasoline, propane, butane, and other fuels; lights with flammable reservoirs, matches, flammable paints, paint thinners, some cleaning solvents, some adhesives, cigarette lighters, and lighter fluid. As of 10 August 2006, all liquids and gels are banned from carry on baggage, but many liquids and gels including personal care items containing flammable liquids such as perfume may be carried in checked baggage.
Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides: Bleach, nitric acid, fertilizers, swimming pool or spa chemicals, and fiberglass repair kits
Poisons: Weed killers, pesticides, insecticides, rodent poisons, arsenic, and cyanides
Infectious Materials: Medical laboratory specimens, viral organisms, and bacterial cultures
Corrosives: Drain cleaners, car batteries, wet cell batteries, acids, alkalis, lye, and mercury
Organics: Fiberglass resins, peroxides
Radioactive Materials: Smoke detectors, radioactive pharmaceuticals, and other radioactive materials
Dry Ice (frozen carbon dioxide): Up to four pounds (1.8 kg) may be carried on board for packing perishables providing the package is vented
Magnetic Materials: Strong magnets such as those in some loudspeakers and laboratory equipment
Other items: Wet-cell batteries, chemical oxygen generators (either used or unused), or any equipment containing fuel or other flammable liquids
Declaring Hazardous Materials: In the U.S., you must declare hazardous materials to airlines, express package carriers, or the U.S. Postal Service. Violations can result in either fines or imprisonment.
Please visit the TSA Website for more details and the latest information on what is allowed during travel.