BANNED Carry-On Items 2024 | (TSA Airport Security Rules)

[@sunnyscott4876]

I forgot about my nice CRKT pocket knife when I was going through TSA. It was in the very bottom of my messenger bag style purse. TSA did NOT confiscate it. They gave me the opportunity to mail it back to myself for a charge of $15. I filled out the paperwork and signed it, dropped my knife into the provided envelope. It was back at my house in less than a week. Well worth the price.

[@PortableProfessional]

That's great! I have heard from others who have done the same without issue.

[@mrjohnklake]

A TSA program that actually works! Who woulda thought?!?

[@CIST3]

You know, I wanted to buy a particular pocket knife on my trip to France, but I knew that I wouldn't be able to carry it on and I wasn't willing to check in my luggage. I ended up ordering the knives through Amazon and having them delivered to my home. It is the exact same knife, and I didn't have to deal with security.

[@kimcissell1905]

I did this with my tweezers from Australia.

[@BoeingJetJockey]

There was a time when Australian airport security guy confiscated my unopened ‘Laughing cow’ box of cheese and he said it’s considered a liquid as the cheese is ‘spreadable’. Funny thing is…. I actually asked him if he aware that I’m THE captain of the flight & I don’t need any weapon (especially ‘cheese’) to take control of the plane… DUH! TSA are a clown compared to those Aussie security guys!

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

They fact you had to go through that "silliness" along with the way you put everything together was great, had a good chuckle, thank you!

[@vickiecoles8214]

That’s what my husband always said when he had to go through security and sometimes a pat down. He has total control of the plane, doesn’t any kind of weapon.

[@mariamercy7317]

Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love the way you put it into words 😊

[@mrjohnklake]

You are able to carry a thermos as long as it is empty. Once past security, you can use it for whatever. I used it for ice water internationally and only had to empty it once between flights in Haneda Tokyo, Japan. Annoying because I was able to go directly to the airline lounge and refill the thermos with ice and water again.

[@roadrunner793]

They allow ice cubes in the thermos (we do all the time at SFO) but when we flew out from Haneda Airport in September they don't allow even ice cubes inside the thermos (they removed it).

[@jayasmrmore3687]

I wonder why you had to go through security between flights if you never left the secure area of the airport

[@labtechsuperstar]

The thing about the "Swiss Army" style knife not being allowed...I dunno, is that new? My dad has always travelled with it and no problem. Once a security screener opened the knife, held it up to his badge and said, "That's fine. If it's shorter than my badge it's OK". I really wish they would abolish the silly liquids rule.

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

prob depends! my dad had one that was smaller than my pinky and the guy took it away (although he looked awfully happy about it and showed it to his friends and put it in his pocket)...

[@pennyk1943]

My son had a small Swiss Army knife and he had to leave it behind. Raleigh, NC airport.

[@Falconlibrary]

Can't we all just wear a TSA-branded lycra form-fitting onesie (unisex) and be limited to only what we can carry in a one quart Glad baggie? Oh, and flip flops of course. You just reminded me why I stopped flying. But thanks for such a well-organized presentation. As a former teacher, I give it an A+ and a thumbs up.

[@letterbox203]

Even knowing all these rules I still overlooked the Isopropyl Alcohol I put in my backpack- so your reminder is very helpful.

[@RaviGupta-zv8yi]

Great content...thanks... Do you think you create some tips for traveling with toddlers... Like seat selection... Things allowed etc

[@kevincollins2299]

I love your videos. I travel about once a month and get a chance to go all over the place. One thing you brought up was lighters. I'm not a smoker but have always carried a lighter for work and vacation my personal favorite is a butane torch lighter. Basically lights anywhere and keeps goings. Although listed on not safe to carry list it they are frequently over looked while going through security. I'd say 1 in 10 will refuse it and it seems to be completely random as well as to which security catches it. So I do carry them but basically expect them to be confiscated and try not spend more then $20 for them.

[@PortableProfessional]

Like you say it all depends on the security agent but I am surprised you haven't lost more! Glad you enjoy the videos! Safe travels, Kevin!

[@HowardIraSeeit]

You can add no cast iron frying pans or wood rolling pins with a metal rod through the middles that holds the handles on.

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@Portable Professional (Travel Tips with Megan) i can pack fragrances if they're 3.4oz right?

[@PortableProfessional]

Yes, but they must be included in your one quartz-size bag of liquids if going in your carry -on.

[@paulabroadway1697]

I'm sitting here wondering what someone did for the TSA to need to include "toaster" on the no-no list. Hmm. LOL

[@denismoreau3646]

The last time I travelled I forgot to put my classic Victoria pocket knife in my check in baggage and had to put it in the bins going through airport security and they let it go .This has happened a couple of times. So just to be aware maybe there letting those small knives through but not announcing it to the public. 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

So glad this worked out for you! Thanks for sharing, Denis 🤗

[@helenapolizzotti1901]

Just last year coming back from an Alaska fishing trip, my friend had forgotten to take off his “leather man” pocket utility knife from his belt and it was taken away from him from TSA. Best to put it away in checked bag than chance it.

[@taikajorma7276]

You can bring the victorinox swisscard nailcare edition with you everywhere

[@glamelhershkovitz1664]

Thank you

[@Northanteus]

@@taikajorma7276 The Swiss Card is good because if the place you're going to is strictly no blade, you can take the blade out of the card and leave it somewhere else. I'd definitely buy a Swiss Card Lite if I ever went on a plane.

[@mikephotos225]

I think my favorite was a police officer friend who was escorting a prisoner. He had all the required paperwork and they allowed him to carry his firearm on board, but confiscated his nail clippers. On one occasion, I watched as TSA pitched a clear plastic bag of the guy in front of me into the trash. When the guy asked about it the agent said he had to have his liquids in a quart sized bag and the bag he had them in was a sandwich size bag.

[@5695q]

Interesting that you can't bring items above a certain amount through TSA. But once through the checkpoint you can buy the items at the shops in the concourse in the same or larger container for a lot of things.

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Objects ---main of which are sharp pointed ones---like forks ---which for some unknown reasons ---airlines themselves inadvertently provide potential aggressors capable of undertaking like deeds as would smuggled tapering trappings

[@heatherframpton9693]

Thanks! I haven't flown since March 2020 right at Covid-19 restrictions beginning. Next flight, next month! 😊❤️✈️🧳💺

[@paulinamiramontes3787]

I would like to see how you pack your backpack... i have the nordace siena but i cant find a way to pack it well

[@woodrowbunopaddle]

4 inch bladed scissors ? Good.. 1.2 inch swiss army knife ? No way crazy

[@Northanteus]

Don't expect good logic from the government...

[@sunnyscott4876]

There's some logic to it. It's easier to ban ALL knives than to try and decide which ones are okay and which are not. The 4" scissors are the kind that kids use in school. I carry them all the time.

[@gwobcke]

You can’t bring any scissors - even nail cuticles with a curved 1 inch blade - clearing security in Australia.

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@gwobcke wow 👌

[@willow2333]

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[@better5996]

Can we take groceries items like flour, spice packets, sugar kind of in hand luggage? And how about glassware items like kitchen glass containers (empty) glass jars in hand luggage??

[@kenbtheman]

My wife brings her knitting and knitting needles with her all the time. They never say a word about them. If im ever on a flight and the sh!t hits the fan I'm arming myself with them.

[@caroleanne8529]

I also take knitting and scissors on flights with no problem. Don't spread the word about uses not listed on the package.

[@vickiecoles8214]

Same! I traveled in and out of O’Hare and many foreign countries for 25 years with zero hassle. However, leaving Ireland I was blessed with an extremely dedicated TSA… kept asking where my scissors are. I tried several times to help her locate them (at the bottom of my bag) and each time yelled ‘STEP AWAY FROM THE BAG!’ Then would ask me again to show her where they are. 🤷‍♀️. So I said she’d have to take it all out herself. She did, then measured them and was very disappointed that they were compliant. After her antics she fiercely told me that I needed to be careful because Chicago TSA are way meaner than her!😂😂😂 nah lady, not nearly.

[@deniseyonge6973]

On Air New Zealand domestic flight Christchurch to Auckland I hd 2 AAA batteries taken out of my small torch which was i. checked luggage. I thought they couldn’t go hand luggage so checked them in. Oops

[@PortableProfessional]

Always better to have those batteries in a carry on. Safe travels, Denise

[@fatoftheworld93]

Actually looking into it tsa allows toasters you just can't use them on flight but they just say to make sure it fits in the over head bin

[@Mamallina437]

Great concise and clear video. Thanks!

[@ricardo68]

I like your new midweek mini-video. They help keep us updated and remind us of your longer upcoming weekend video. 😊

[@HR-wd6cw]

I'm a little surprised that they allow scissors up to 4 inches long and bottle openers (with the cork-screw) onto a lane. The bottle opener cork-screw is actually kind of sharp on some of them. In any case, I usually just pack anything questionable (except liquids) in my checked bag or I just don't bring it with me. Or in some cases, if I didn't have a checked bag and thought I might need a multi-tool or pocket knife, then I just buy a cheap one whereever I'm going, so I can basically discard it prior to getting to the airport as TSA will obviously confiscate it, so I'll sometimes do that if I don't have a checked bag but need something like that. Same for some soaps or shampoos... sometimes I'll just buy them where I'm going, especailly if I'm going to be gone for a week or more and a small bottle of shampoo (travel size) and soap (travel size) won't be enough. I thought electronic smoking devices (or just electronic anything) had to go in your carry-on bag. I know batteries have to be carried on board so I would think anything that has a battery must be carried on (Li-Ion, alkaline, etc). I remember returning from Switzerland back to the US, and to security personnel missed a small swiss army pocket knife my mom had in her purse only to realize she had it when we got back (she had bought it while in Switzerland so going out to Switzerland it wasn't an issue since she didn't have it then). But we were a bit surprised they missed this during the baggage scan at the security checkpoint.

[@Cindymeetsworld]

I had a cardboard emery board taken from me once by the TSA!😂

[@AusNetFan13]

Perfect advice by Megan. 👍

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FastFredTravels]

Guatemala stopped me and took my small scissors with blades less than 1.5 inches. They also took my corkscrew that had no blade. Seems Panama has tighter rules than the US.

[@davidappiahadjei6760]

Good job sos. Please of what of a family of 5 travelling together, can we make the liquids instead of 100ml to be 500ml bcus we are 5?

[@patrickpepper412]

Do you have to put all your medication in a bag by themselves to go through security. Thanks

[@germanshepherd5834]

Hi I want to take a soundbar which fits in my checking bag! It weights around 7 lbs . Can I carry ?

[@Inkling777]

I'm planning a trip to Europe next year that'll including camping. Assuming the rules stay as they are, what's a good way to take items such as a Swiss army knife along? Do airlines allow a small box with prohibited items to travel as checked baggage at a less-than-outrageous price?

[@PortableProfessional]

Not sure but some flights still include a free checked bag. You may get lucky with your booking.

[@kevincollins2299]

Check your bag. I travel frequently with camping equipment for work and with some planning pretty much everything you need can be taken with you on the airplane. Basically any and all camping fuels DO NOT PACK, but cleaned out stoves are allowed, tents poles ext, The other trick is to keep your weight under 20kg or 50 lbs. I use an Action Packer with lockable handles and it fits within the normal allowable dimensions and weight in order to keep as a normal carryon.

[@kaz9781]

Can I bring a drone? How about mountaineering gear like ice picks?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Take out the batteries for sure even if you can.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Mountaineering gear is okay in checked bag but not in carry-on

[@aragorn318]

TSA workers need to be better trained on their own scissors rule. Sissors can be brought in carry-on bags if they are less than 4 inches FROM THE PIVOT POINT. And not 4 inches long in total!

[@keysersoze1537]

Anything that can lunch an item can not be brought onto the plane , so where are we supposed to put our arms or must we ship our arms to our destination…..

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Firearms and firearm parts can be in checked baggage if declared at bag checking.

[@sonjas.8911]

what about sewing needles? those which come in a small travel sewing kit? The tiny PLASTIC scissors from my travel sewing kit were once removed by a TSA officer in New Delhi. So, I don't bring these any more but, what about the sewing needles???? In my carry on???

[@PortableProfessional]

They would be allowed in your carry on bag but then scissors less than 4 “ should also be ok as per TSA. There are always exceptions and it can depend on the day, country, airport or security officer as to what is allowed!

[@artystifan3253]

Can I carry hiv home test in my backpack?

[@johnslyfield5096]

How about things not to put in checked bags but are ok in carry ons?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Battery packs.

[@barney2001]

I checked with Air Canada and I can take my hockey skates as carry-on in Canada! Unsurprising…

[@subbannar7319]

Good video 👍

[@alinaroth3372]

This is very helpful tips! So baby formula (powder) can be brought for the long trip? I was worried about how I would feed my infant. What if it's broken out into serving sizes? Is there a limit for powder then?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

I believe baby powder should be allowed without the limit because it’s considered a medical necessity. Any prescription medicines, even if they are liquid, are allowed regardless of quantity BUT they must be labeled as so, preferably in their original packaging.

[@brendacampbell4232]

Am I allowed to carry on two small carry ones vs one back pack and one roll on about the same size? I am a handicapped senior with a few special needs for assistance. Am I allowed an auxillary item in addition to the two carry on above? Should I contact Hawaiian Air to get answers. My flites are booked for mid April. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide to me.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

What are you exactly trying to carry?

[@gratess04]

How about mini iron for clothes?

[@smilealways4103]

How abt hair straightener and portable washing machine the tinny ones

[@maeveoboyle7990]

Hi thank I so much the video was so useful. But could you make a video on unaccompanied minors

[@caroleanne8529]

In this day and age, I feel for a kid sent alone even on a non-stop flight.

[@labmaamoura2435]

very soon IN TSA : u're NOT ALLOWED TO BOARD, CHECK URSELF IN LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@christinahardesty9160]

When people automatically assume you're a 6 year old or something like that, there are some things (not everything- there are still other important rules you have to follow)you can get away with. I once spent 2 hours nibbling a blueberry scone, so I wouldn't have to wear my face mask during the middle of the pandemic. Severe asthma. I compare wearing a face mask to being underwater with a bag over my head and duct tape over my mouth. However, I don't fly often because it costs money that I currently don't have at the moment, and I'm not a huge fan of flying.

[@vickiecoles8214]

As an asthmatic, you are spot on! It was a horrible feeling.

[@hey_sam99]

Trimmer allowed in carry on luggage or cabin ?

[@PortableProfessional]

Electric shavers, hair trimmers and hair cutters are allowed in checked or carry on luggage.

[@cheeseblock89]

What about a small travel dry shampoo spray in a can?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

If it can be sprayed they consider it a liquid

[@sabineedelmann6531]

An embroidery needle okay with carry on?

[@PortableProfessional]

Wasn't sure but found this info. www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/sewing-needles#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20you%20may%20place,in%2. Hope it is helpful.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

It’s safer to keep in checked luggage

[@jkn2k]

A faraday bag is illegal?

[@BenjamingeorgeJames]

Can you bring hemp in the plane

[@roadrunner793]

How about disposable shaving razor?

[@PortableProfessional]

TSA will allow them in your carry on.

[@LampHatScott]

1:30 I brought a Dreamcast Light Gun on a plane.

[@billsmith3182]

How about eyeliner eyebrow pencil

[@kimcissell1905]

No tweezers.

[@santoshkumar286]

Can be we carry blenders and massagers?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

No to blenders because of sharp blades. Massagers I’m unsure. Blenders might be okay in checked baggage.

[@tomrusack3266]

Umbrellas?

[@haliarskaphoto]

great, now I have to leave my toaster at home :D

[@chrismarcus3058]

wow. look at those muscles. nice to see that time in the gym is paying off lispy!

[@Razorcrew_Cole]

Insta 360s 9' selfie stick?? Carry on?

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Yes just take it out of the bag at TSA and put it in the bin. The TSA may flag the item and ask you what it is, but usually if you tell them it’s a selfie stick they’ll let it pass if it looks at least remotely like one

[@Razorcrew_Cole]

@@jayasmrmore3687 Appreciate the answer, I did take it and my drone and all my camera equipment to Mexico and all over now left in the bag no issues.. turns out Candy's what they see in my bag that looks suspicious lol

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@Razorcrew_Cole self sticks are also allowed in checked baggage

[@pinkfreud62]

How come my comment was deleted?

[@Ayla_3.3]

Crochet hooks?

[@PortableProfessional]

Knitting needles and crochet hooks should be fine 😇 TSA website says yes!

[@Ayla_3.3]

@@PortableProfessional Thank you lovely lady, Im a crochet addict. Love from South Africa

[@ProudAuntieEST2016]

@Portable Professional I've traveled with mine and knitted on the plane. Just let tsa know you have them in your carry on bag as well as your flight crew. Mine loved that I used knitting as a way to relax on the plane. (I don't like confined spaces but I love flying)

[@Ayla_3.3]

@@ProudAuntieEST2016 That is such a relief to hear, thank you! Happy knitting :)

[@ProudAuntieEST2016]

@@Ayla_3.3 You as well with your crochet! Although I would recommend making sure that you have a little bag or something to keep everything nice and neat and also an aisle row depending on your dominant hand in crochet.

[@coreciam5540]

what about footballs

[@PortableProfessional]

They could be counted as your personal item if not inside your carry on. Always best to deflate it at least a little due to the pressure changes during flight.

[@MelaninBarbie33]

Umm the allow 4 oz. Sometimes even 5..no more above that tho.just depends on the airport.

[@kimzeck9827]

❤❤❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevemyers2092]

what about a womans personal vibrator(s) - some you cannot remove the batteries...

[@morethanmeetstheeye1355]

I’ve wondered this as well. I’ll be in the UK for a month. It recharges via cord in an inclosed piece.

[@morethanmeetstheeye1355]

@@lifesabeach5405 be nice. We don’t all travel with our person.

[@stephaniefoster932]

Actually, as of mid 2022, flying out of NYC international airports, you’re allowed to carry up to 3 ounces of Mary Jane in your carry on. it’s the destination you have to be careful about

[@raisin21]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@ryuzen30]

They don't allow drugs and guns in 2024 ? God dammit...

[@BlueTickCH]

Your 👀 tho

[@MrWillager]

why do you speak with your mouth wide open?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

she is still elarni g to be human

[@hunkvenomu.s.s.6358]

Hate TSA Suck!!

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Yeah but unfortunately we don’t have a choice

[@badgeswedontneednostinking5571]

Happy travels M

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks 👍 appreciate it!!

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

Airport security doesn't have any legal right to search children and babies I consider any airport security agent searching a child or a baby as a terrorist

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Children can hide stuff too. Bad parents can even hide it in children. Tbh almost no one actually likes TSA but it’s the rules that they must search everyone.

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

@@jayasmrmore3687 irrelevant they still don't have any legal right searching children and babies 😡😡

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

Airport security is still illegal and only stupid paranoid morons believe airport security is necessary ACCEPT FACT, AIRPORT SECURITY IS NOT NECESSARY

[@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980]

@@jayasmrmore3687 airport security is still illegal

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980 unfortunately it’s the rules. I don’t like airport security that much either but we do not have a choice. Also we technically “agree” to TSA as part of the flight booking process in the terms and conditions of flying.