What NOT to Pack in Carry On Bag in 2024 (TSA Airport Security)

[@PortableProfessional]

Have you ever been stopped by airport security? Let us know why in the comments! 😲

[@letterbox203]

I was stopped by TSA because of a braun shaver in my suitcase

[@letterbox203]

Also, I didn't think that UV wand really kills enough bacteria or is good against covid. What I understood is that the UV lights may work, but the exposure time is impractical, like 30 minutes. And the good wands are expensive 300 to $500

[@mimistans7715]

Yes. Because as an older woman, I have a weak bladder and have to wear pads. So I had to go through a pat down. That was embarrassing.

[@camilabousquet]

This one time I tried to smuggled maple syrup and got stopped 😂

[@aprilkayydatsme7503]

You said don’t put the weed in the carry on...but you didn’t tell me where I could put it😂😂I caught that j/k

[@charleskra]

At the Jackson Hole airport gift shop, they sell bottles of huckleberry syrup (a local delicacy). You buy it, and then the TSA refuses to allow you to take it on board. I am reasonably certain they have 50 bottles of this stuff that keep getting sold, taken away by TSA, and then returned to the airport gift shop to be resold.

[@RosieRealmenteYT]

:-(

[@RickGaylord]

If it's after security check point you are allowed to bring it on, but if you bought it before the checkpoint then put it in your check in bag at the airline

[@techzodia4117]

Infinite money glitch

[@wehosrmthink7510]

Happened to me after Yellowstone !

[@jaimekey113]

Happened to me with a snow globe in Jamaica! Even got the small one to comply with liquid rule and put in my liquid bag! I had gone through security checkpoint at that airport, but upon returning to us, I had to switch planes and they confiscated it. 😡

[@tonydamata]

I was pulled aside for a secondary screening when I was traveling back to Kuwait after my leave. I was in uniform, with travel orders and a military ID and I was still pulled aside, patted down and checked with a wand. Not sure what they were looking for but it was very insulting.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

TSA type security checks are for that very purpose, to insult you.

[@CaptainSpats]

I once was asked to throw out a small jar of coconut oil at Vienna airport. It was January 2nd and the thing was obviously completely solid, but the security officer told me that *as long as a product was measured in units of volume (here, mL) rather than units of weight, it was considered a liquid at airport security.* Hope this helps anyone 😊

[@jp4431]

Sir you cannot bring that water through security. It clearly is more than 100mL. What are you talking about? I brought 500g of water, not 500mL

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Yes, Vienna Airport seems to be very strict. I was stopped because of ink cartridges for my pen (I am still writing "Analogue Blogs" on paper) that I did not put together with the other liquids in the 1l bag. That was the only time and place I have experienced that.

[@ranedavis7564]

Same here omgg my coconut oil was thrown away😩😩

[@tracematson385]

Flying sounds like absolute hell

[@lindahagler6278]

yes this is true in US

[@stephaniepartin3353]

I carry a small ziplock bag with gloves and lysol wipes. When I'm finished wiping down my seat area on the plane, it all goes back into the ziplock to be thrown away. I carry several of these 'ziplock packs' in my luggage and carry-on.

[@PortableProfessional]

Very smart! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!

[@katiemartell6520]

So smart! We have the wipes but hadn’t thought about the gloves (which we have) or the zip-lock bags for that purpose. Food for thought, thanks!

[@moogs05]

You’re what we call HIGH MAINTENANCE.

[@haiminh4263]

I always did this even pre-Covid because I didn't want my family to get sick after our flight. The trays and seat handles were so dirty.

[@tash8193]

Imagining the queue behind Stephanie waiting to get to their seat 💺

[@jhdct94]

I went on a bus tour through Italy. I picked up a gorgeous letter opener with a multicolored glass handle. My mom packed my carry on and placed the letter opener in between my hoodie. Needless to say, TSA confiscated it. I was crushed that I couldn’t take it with me. I tell my mom that she owes me a trip back so she can buy me a new one.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Fed ex stuff like that home. It's a pain but the government is full of fear.

[@coreyberghammer3053]

@@jerrykinnin7941 right. Anything I buy gets mailed home. Not worth the risk.

[@Athletics70]

Usually, as a flight crew member, we got through security, rather quickly. Often, we had a designated line for crew members. But not always. One time, I was selected "randomly" for a complete search of my bags, and had to empty all my pockets. TSA took their sweet time looking at every pair of socks, underwear, etc....Almost delayed our flight.

[@Oxford322]

I would have lost my mind in fear ! Lol

[@brutusmaximus5380]

@@Oxford322 your government is the terrorist.

[@HA-gx2dg]

Despite me being a flight attendant; i still learned few things from your video! Perhaps you could do a video about electronics?

[@dianataila4474]

I like to use the MyTSA app when I’m unsure about anything

[@cavgrey8]

Problem is the disclaimer that it’s totally up to the TSA agent to decide

[@auditocanarsie7355]

3:33 Really helpful to know that hand sanitizer is excluded from the normal liquid limit. I will be bringing the full 12oz of hand sanitizer on my next trip. Thanks.

[@blondefringe16]

Liquid restrictions are being abolished but by bit , no longer in force flying from Shannon in Ireland 😊

[@deborahwilson]

Coffee stops me every time and last week they stopped accepting hand sanitizer.

[@eddybrownII]

Hand sanitizer is a current special exemption I don't expect to last for ever

[@alejandrasandovalsanchez8604]

Hi!This exemption is liquid or gel?

[@eddybrownII]

@@alejandrasandovalsanchez8604 yes 12 oz

[@CleanWayRecordsTM]

Lighthearted n very well done… travel van be so stressful already you make it “a little lighter”

[@robreuler144]

Received two random pat searches after being scanned in Atlanta. That was a trip I'll never forget stuck 40 hrs. at the airport.

[@PortableProfessional]

That is a long time to hang around an airport! Hope your future travels are smoother!

[@ishitadasgupta9048]

my bag got pulled at a security check coz of a steel spoon which was in my bag from over 3 years (i had no idea about it) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 when the security guy found out both of us had a good laugh and he let me go

[@deandecoursey2334]

I have a house in Thailand that I visit every year when we are not in a pandemic. I tend to bring the full luggage limit and bring things hard to find or expensive in Thailand. The most unusual thing that I’ve ever brought in carryon was a water pump. No problem with TSA in the U.S. I transited in Narita but they did want to take a long time examining it there. The only thing that I’ve ever had confiscated were 4 DeWalt 18 volt batteries for cordless tools. I put them in checked luggage, which TSA advised me to do in U.S. I transited in Shanghai and my bag never made it to Chiangmai. If you are carrying electronics through China, I’d definitely check their regulations in advance. It is fine to carry cordless batteries while transiting through China but they must be carried in carryon and not checked luggage. After spending 15 minutes a day calling China Eastern to find out what happened to my luggage, and 2 trips to the airport, I finally got my bag back with no batteries the day before I returned to the U.S. I found out first hand that China Eastern’s customer service is non existent.

[@orangehoof]

So, I can bring my hippo onto the plane with me? As a "comfort animal"? I was stopped on my last trip because of a pocket knife. Where I come from, these are considered "tools", not a weapon. If I tried to stick up someone with a pocket knife, they are likely to die laughing rather than be scared. And, for what not to pack for Russia, here's WNBA star Brittany Griner with some important advice...

[@fredferd965]

I was stopped for my inhaler. I have asthma. They wanted to take it away as an unknown possibly dangerous item. It had the box with the prescription label on it. Not to mention the label on the inhaler itself identifying it as an inhaler. Fortunately the 3rd employee to come over actually let me go with the inhaler. No apology or explanation as to why this happened was forthcoming.

[@615BlackBarbie]

I was looking for this comment. I was concerned this would happen to me this past weekend. Nope. Im sorry it happened to you.

[@kristenliebsch5598]

The smaller the airport, the more the scrutiny: I was held up [despite TSA precheck status] for a travel TSA approved scissor. It made it through the larger airport only to be scrutinized by a smaller airport.

[@515aleon]

True!! I flew thru Key West. This is a tiny airport. I was traveling with a CPAP. They nearly took the CPAP apart like they had never seen one in their lives--pulled out the hose, the humidifier, etc. It was kind of funny actually. Normally they pay no attention to it and it is a legal item.

[@allisonp2662]

My cousin took alcohol markers through, it took a long time to inspect but they let her take them😂

[@vanaleyae]

This was just after 9-11. I got stopped for wearing large metal brooch that was sewn into the neckline. They had to pat me down. That blouse became known forever after as the "Frisk me shirt".

[@laurashaw4429]

I love your videos. You are adorable! So is your dog!!!!!!!! Thank you for the tips. I definitely will be tweaking some things before I fly.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome, Laura! Happy travels!

[@nancyallen583]

I automatically placed my liquids baggie and my iPad into a bin at security. I got shouted at and he said, “I didn’t tell you to put those in a bin. Put them away, NOW! “. I thought I was doing the right thing.

[@515aleon]

Oddly depends on the airport. I flew thru Albuquerque no requirements to do this. Flying thru Phoenix they asked that you take out anything bigger than a cell phone, but generally you do not pull out the iPad anymore. Odd though.

[@dochi1958]

TSA agents are notorious for being hateful, belligerent & rude.

[@nadogrl]

@@515aleon- They made me take out my iPad in February 2024.

[@anthonyortega5076]

Whats funny is that i just bought a new toothpaste, and i was boutta go thru but they said it couldnt go thru, and im like seriously 😒 then again i didnt care

[@DukeBX]

What I always worry about is when my electronics go into the tray, it'll go down that little tunnel to screen. Sometimes, I've had to be physically checked after activating the walk-thru medal detector. I'm like...my stuff is on the other side unattended! lol Last thing I want is for someone to just grab an item from the tray and put it in their bag/suitcase while I'm being occupied on the other side.

[@marttinaalbert5009]

Put it last in tray

[@orangehoof]

I normally keep my medals at home, especially my Olympic gold medals. 😉

[@edilsondiaz6224]

@@orangehoof you won it with a broken freaking neck

[@kat.theartist_girlystuff]

That actually happened. I was told there was a man asked to empty his pocket, put all his cash in the tray. ( just a few hundreds). Then quickly sb on the other side grabbed his cash. It wasn't a huge amount but imagine you prepared some spare money to spend on hand & it happened. 😢😢😢

[@DukeBX]

@@kat.theartist_girlystuff That’s always my fear.

[@annatiarec]

I was stopped with a bag coffee, because they have to test each bag. Drugs have been known to be hidden in coffee because of its strong smell.

[@nerienumazawa5933]

Great travel information!

[@wendygreeff205]

I purchased a clear plastic bag with a zipper at Dischem in South Africa. It was advertised as being suitable for carrying liquids in my hand luggage. Security at OR Tambo International airport refused to let me use it, I had to go and source a Ziploc type bag before they would let me through. On my return I took the bag I had purchased back to Dischem and asked for a refund, which I got, and explained that contrary to their claims the bags were not accepted by airport security. Despite that Dischem continues to sell those bags to this day. Hope Ollie is now rid of his head cone. I had a dog called Ollie who also had to wear similar cones several times in his life, usually after eating something poisonous! He ate poisons of various types several times during his life, starting with daffodil bulbs when I had him only a week! Surprisingly he lived to be 14.

[@angelakemp5456]

My electric toothbrush was scrutinized for a long time at one security check point. It was eventually allowed through but I never understood why it caused so much concern.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

The battery.

[@charm8167]

I always place any battery items and my mobile phone into a large clear ziplock bag and do the same with my medication. The agents can see the items while screening and can check without pulling out all the items from your bag. It saves a lot of time and hassle.

[@kathiemott3988]

@@charm8167 Does this include hearing aide batteries? I'm moving in a week and don't want to lose the ones I have.

[@maneeshabr6449]

Yeyy... Elephant....Reminded me of my home country.... Kerala..... India 🥰

[@stevehall9155]

I had my travel iron and compact umbrella taken from me in the Philippines, The security agent was very nice but said that were the rules in PI even though I have carried both for years through other countries

[@aivlysplath]

I bought a glass souvenir that was shaped sort of like a rock. TSA pulled me aside due to that.

[@PortableProfessional]

Interesting!. Hope you got keep it.

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

I’m a ‘senior citizen’ (or so they say) with white hair and age lines… TSA went thru my bags on one domestic flight - they used that sniffer wand thing to search for something in my bag… I asked the TSA dude WHY? He said I was suspicious bcoz I had a marijuana sticker on my laptop case. ‘I do?’ I asked… He said ‘Yeah’ and pointed at it. It’s a Hindu devotional sticker depicting Krishna and a Gopi relaxing together in a jungle setting… I told him ‘You need to take a botany class man… what you’re calling marijuana is definitely a BANANA LEAF!’ …So annoying!

[@DV8Trade]

Forbidden items most people don't know about were not even mentioned, thumb down!

[@iferjackson]

I was going through security in the UK last year, and they considered a stick of lip balm/chapstick a liquid. Even though in the US, they do not consider lip balm/chapstick a liquid. They didn't consider my lipstick a liquid. I thought that was odd. But that's good to know and I know now for next time.

[@LillikoiSeed]

They took my wine opener. It was a gift for my birthday. I was perfectly fine until I got to SeaTac for the trip back home. Really really pissed me off. I told the TSA agent to enjoy giving it to his wife.

[@chellem1136]

I was stopped for wearing Vaseline on my hands. I have very dry skin and Vaseline is the only thing that's keep my hands and body very smooth and moisturized. Well I learned a great lesson and thank God I was early for my flight because they pull me over to the side and check me thoroughly. Unbeknownst to me I was wearing a chemical that is used to make bombs!! Duh!! Petroleum!! This is a heads up for anyone who likes to use Vaseline which by the way has so many benefits. Don't wear it if you are flying because you will most definitely be pulled over for around 20 minutes to 30 minutes.

[@nadogrl]

I would only put it on my hands before bed, with cotton gloves, to avoid getting it on anything else.

[@SCSilk]

You’re too young to remember the smoking section on airplanes. Which was ridiculous. Smoke traveled everywhere. I was so happy when it was banned.

[@marieleelee]

I got stopped in Syracuse for having dried mangoes I got from Marshall’s. Unopened and dry in their own bag. Definitely considered food but not a liquid by any means. I think the scanner just saw a big mass of ‘something’ and they wanted to make sure it wasn’t anything weird. But I was one of the first people in line when the TSA lines opened so it held everyone up. Eventually they let me go and the TSA agent said ‘nice deal’ to me as I left cause the bag still had the price on it. Low key embarrassing but I would have been stopped anywhere I think.

[@ghostpepper11]

So much hassle for protein powder. 2 small containers that were sealed. They were eventually allowed after a 30 minute screening. Felt extremely hassled. They even screened the rest of the carry-on 2 times even though I separated the protein powders away from the rest of the carry-on. They made me feel like I was bad even though I knew I had nothing concerning. Plus it made it through TSA in Denver, same everything with no issues. I guess they are more strict in Texas.

[@Dutchmaster707]

why would you take protein powder on a flight like come one man common sense

[@Rakerong]

Texas TSA hating that you're making gains in the gym.

[@katarzynazabinska6487]

Any container over 5 oz has the potential to be screened. Sounds like the powder alarmed the explosives detection swab, so you went through a thorough screening. Sealed doesn't mean shit at TSA.

[@user-fs7sx5oy6b]

We got stopped at the airport because we had brought stuff back home with us that we had to buy on our vacation also I had to take medicine. That had to see my prescription that was in a lunch box to keep it cold and laundry detergent 😂

[@JanKowalski-hj9gb]

So any foundation, mascara, eyebrow pencils or gels and concealer need to be in this one bag containing other liquids like shampoo, toothpaste etc?

[@PortableProfessional]

You got it! Alternative is to pack them in a checked bag!

[@JanKowalski-hj9gb]

@@PortableProfessional thank you.

[@shellyp3478]

I get stopped from the scanner almost every time I go through a certain airport....random parts of my body seem to trigger it. Once it was my wrist. I've just come to accept I'm going to have to be patted down for something. It doesn't happen at other airports. No idea why.

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

TSA singled me out and inspected my carry-on bag on a US domestic flight. I’m a grey-haired seventy-plus yr old guy with short hair, no tattoos, no beard, …just an average looking Anglo guy. While the TSA guy is searching my bag he says to me ‘You look angry. Are you angry?’ I told him ‘Well, YOU for sure are making me angry. Why you pick me for special search?’ He said ‘it’s because on your laptop you have a sticker showing a Marijuana plant.’ I laughed at him. I said ‘Dude. You better have another look at that sticker because it’s an image of Lord Krishna sitting in a garden with Banana trees and hibiscus flowers surrounding him! If you think a banana tree looks like Cannabis you really need to take a Botany class!’ Where does TSA find these geniuses to work airport security?!

[@MSGC55]

I loved your story - too funny - thx for sharing - Cheers from Canada 🍁

[@ishitadasgupta9048]

oh god this is hilarious and annoying at the same time 😒😒😒

[@mindfullymellow2323]

How exasperating. Makes you wonder how that rep got past the fed job application process.

[@cavgrey8]

When you are a hammer everything looks like a nail

[@JaCrispy3060]

TSA dont be a massive pain in the ass challenge (impossible edition)

[@GuyLaw]

I've been stopped for my medications numerous times. so much so, that I check it in. They see a liquid and a solid and think I'm going to make a bomb.

[@jacobe9187]

Lmfao when she basically says she doesn’t smoke that Mary Jane. The dogs only trained to smell explosives, from what I’ve heard.

[@heidibeechuk9203]

I was stopped in Barcelona with 12 bars of soap I had in my carry on bag. I was spending the rest of my Euros in Marseille before flying home and bought the best French smelling soap. Lol. I lined my bag with them. They let me through once they knew what they were.

[@PortableProfessional]

So glad to hear they let you keep them!

[@davesaunders7080]

Nice to see a video again. I lost some bottles of sunscreen, forgot that they were too big to be accepted. Note that TSA is the American air travel security agency and as such you should check all the countries you are going through as the regulations may differ from TSA. For example another country may not approve your UV wand. Pack a few sandwich bags in your carry on, that is where I put my used wipes from my seat/area disinfection routine. Actually it is great to bring an assortment of different sizes for all kinds of uses.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching and sharing tips! Safe travels :)

[@darcybrummett7004]

There are travel sized tubes that might be at a airport gift shop so you wouldn’t have to bother with those items until after you land. Did that make sense?

[@scttmcdnld]

Stopped for coffee grounds and granola in my own containers.

[@febyliemor949]

I was stopped because I carried a set of spoon fork and chopstick in my carryon since I like to use my own utensils when I travel.

[@H.O.U.S.E.33]

Thank You!!! 💛 You truly have helped me get prepared for my first trip alone with your videos. I will be traveling to Africa in a few months! 😁

[@abbystoastedsandwich1820]

Please help I am going on an international flight soon and I have a 236ml perfume is that okay? Cause I really want to o bring it with me

[@josephcollins6033]

I subscribed!!! Thank you.

[@funNactive1]

4" scissors ✂️, really? I had a little plastic letter opener confiscated. Metal ✂️ are a much better weapon.

[@letterbox203]

You are a really good teacher and your TSA info is clear and accurate. This video is very informative

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback and hope to catch you back here on future videos 😃

[@thanhhoang3296]

I also hope you never set foot in my country and then judge by ignorance of the country and our people. goodbye, don't see you again

[@divineangelic2727]

Oh Africa too must check these persons before going on plane missionaries visitors going and coming into these countries please watch utube on these countries so you really know the bad conditions even if these are just visitors

[@43dallasgirl]

The snow globe got me.

[@MillaExplores]

This was very helpful, a good reminder for future travels! 😄 Once I passed the security in the US with a very dry and almost completely used mascara in my carry on, but it didn't get through the security when arriving in London. Definitely got tested for drugs and definitely missed my flight to Finland 😂✌🏼

[@fleur4323]

Was it more than 100ml?

[@jasminesinclair8382]

Just a question, out of curiosity. The video says posted 2 years ago, which would make it some time in 2021. How were you able to know back then what was going to change for 2023? Is there a website we can look at now and then to see these changes? Thank you!

[@nadogrl]

She must have just edited parts of an older video, changed the title, and was somehow able to retain the date.

[@JR-ws8zy]

Thank you for all of your wonderful insight and advice. It is so helpful. I went through the entire list of on the TSA site and couldn't figure out why a person couldn't bring Christmas crackers with them. Now I know it's not something you eat. And I have to say that I was surprised by one type of item that you can bring in checked bags or in your carry-on... adult toys. I'm not sure what they are referring to exactly but it made me wonder lol.

[@brianwinters5434]

That type of lighter is called a torch lighter.

[@marywinter8216]

I was stopped for bags of gourmet salt blends. They stuck a filthy sample spoon in each bag to determine whether or not it was an explosive.

[@JerryVDM]

To see if it would explode? If it did, it definitely was an explosive, ...

[@jenniferzysk3422]

I had a sandwich bag of grapes and I was stopped for them. I got to keep them, but that is literally why I got stopped and had my bag searched.

[@leiaspillane3786]

At some point common sense should be a factor, but then again they have to find a reason to remain employed

[@actchickcee]

I traveled to the UK September 2023, I had a few snack items. I didn't have to put them in a separate and clear bag. I left them in my backpack and didn't have a single issue. I had a whole box of breakfast bars, and a largish bag of chips. From start to I wasn't stopped or flagged in any of the countries I passed through.

[@Sunny-jk3le]

In NYC airports they took my wine opener. And gave me pat down all over when they find out I didn't dump all the water but accidentally there were like an ounce left on the bottom of the water bottle. I think it's partially depends on the officer, some are very nice and reasonable but some are there to show to you who is the big boss...

[@kenimus]

What about perfume 3.4 oz , can i take like 2 bottle on 311 bag?

[@PortableProfessional]

Yes you can.

[@raffaelesilletti156]

Basicly we must be isolated from other people and not bringing the stupid liquids.

[@tindraross9374]

Can I have more liquid in a check in bag? Does shampoo and conditioner count as liquid? Does lotion/ sunscreen count as liquid?

[@b20eg195]

Why I rather suffer and not go on a flight period just stay local and live boring life lol 😂

[@Melaniexb1]

Yes mini snow globes :( so embarrassing

[@PortableProfessional]

Sad to have to have gotten rid of mine :(

[@laurilenhardt2188]

While on vacation I purchased a new Yeti can cooler sleeve, but in order for it to be properly advertised as such the display can was a secret hiding bank that came free with the can cooler sleeve. Although it was empty and nothing hidden in the can at the time security thoroughly searched my whole bag, examined the can carefully, and asked a bunch of questions about its purpose in my bag.

[@PortableProfessional]

We never know what might catch the eye of the TSA agent.

[@jakechunasamy9642]

@@PortableProfessional hello can I put a water gun In my bag and check it in?

[@bettywinslow6387]

I was behind a guy once with a family heirloom pocket knife with blade well within TSA limits, but the agent said either throw it away or snap the blade off. It was his late dad's and he was not happy.

[@615BlackBarbie]

Also. I shop at dollar tree once I land. If, I'm staying with family. Ill have baby food or other items shipped to their houses and shipped back to me. Yes, work and money but, worth it. TSA love stealing.

[@unicorn12345]

This video was posted 3 years ago and it’s for 2024? 🤔

[@kmsuria3945]

How about crochet hooks and knitting needles?

[@PortableProfessional]

TSA allows both in your checked bag or carry on! www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/knitting-needles

[@mikerilling6515]

CLICKBAIT 🤡SHE JUST CHANGED THE TITLE ON A 3 YEAR OLD VIDEO🙄

[@orthodiva7487]

Five years ago, I was stopped in Heathrow for having my small hand cream in my bag and not in my liquid bag.

[@Emy53]

Seriously, some of those items are totally ridiculous because, TSA will remove your unopened water bottle, but as soon as you get past that inspection area, you can buy all the water you want at the many restaurants or stores right inside your gate area.

[@515aleon]

Which allegedly is checked (Oh that's true I'm sure?). I carry a water bottle (empty). Lots of places to fill and it is free (well I need one anyway).

[@mariaes623]

I had an umbrella confiscated at Heathrow Airport if you can believe it. 😤

[@drumset09]

I was stopped two different times. One time, I was fairly new to commercial flying and forgot to take my laptop out of my laptop backpack. 100% on me, can't fault them for that. The one guy kinda understood thou once he saw it was an Asus (a nice gaming laptop) The second time I got stopped, I was in my late 20s. It was because there was "something on my right leg". after going thru the scanner Me: "That's a knee brace" TSA: _gives a "your joking" look_ Me: _pulls up pant leg_ TSA: _surprised_ "Oh, can you take it off?" Me: _takes off knee brace like it's not a big deal_ TSA: _runs knee brace thru x-ray_ I've had an issue with my right knee since I was about 16, so I'm used to wearing a knee brace when I'm sitting for extended periods.

[@VegasNegus]

Well organized. Clear and concise information relevant to every traveler. Exactly what a You Tube video should be. Please give classes to every other channel....Well done!

[@dianamills895]

Candles no no

[@azfarsyed7082]

We glad that you work more than 5 years in 50 Countries in this 🌏.We like your ways to explain in friendly manners.Thanks .good wishes for you.

[@keringtonaugustine6189]

When I was around 6 I was coming home from Disney world and my parents got stopped for a double lined Cinderella cup with water in the sides

[@qtt323]

Hi there Love all your videos. Very informative. Please keep them coming. I have a question regarding check-in luggages to/from Vietnam. Do you suggest we should use the luggage lock to lock it or no lock necessary. What do you think it is best? I know you only used carryon and didn’t check in your luggage when you traveled to VN. Thanks!

[@Wheres_Bunny]

Sorry if this is late but, I would highly recommend to have a lock, to lower the risk of someone trying to take any of your belongings. Especially through bag check.

[@pipmitchell7059]

I once got into trouble with American airport security because I didn't put a lip salve in the liquids bag: a solid stick of Burt's Bees beeswax lip salve. Crazy, but you can't argue.

[@PortableProfessional]

That's so frustrating, hopefully they let you keep it?!

[@pipmitchell7059]

@@PortableProfessional They did, but on a sort of "don't be such an idiot again" basis.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

All my travels I have never been asked to remove liquids generally all I have is wash, shampoo and deodorant. Only recently in Panama did my camera bag kept getting checked then they kept trying to open it standing up 😡 just would love to watch my dslr, drone and lenses fall over I had to quickly stop them.seriously they saw all that on xray

[@ahkinda]

Uhhhh y does the title say 2023 when it was posted 2 yrs ago? 😅😅

[@doctorstrangelove9487]

Basically traveling by airplane is painful these days (security check, cancellations, delays, lack of customer service) , so travel if you really have to!

[@katiemartell6520]

What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? Ones just a little lighter. Good one!

[@RoamingTheWorld]

Hello Megan, are you staying put in Ottawa for a while? What’s the next travel destination and when do you think it’ll be safe again. Many countries are starting the open ups but still requires 2 wks quarantine, is it worth it?

[@PortableProfessional]

hey, great questions! I am staying in Canada until vaccinated. The goal is to travel again late fall and honestly things are changing all the time so it will depend on the restrictions at that time in regards to where I go. I personally do not think it is worth it with the 2 week quarantine unless you are planning 2 months or longer in one country. This is up to you... but I do know quite a few people that are taking trip to Mexico with no quarantine required. Tempting!

[@NellieGCabo]

If I Bring Prescription Drugs/medicine , but I do not Bring the Doctor's prescriptions, Can it be a reason for my flight delay or Cancellation.

[@jonasuk]

I once brought a smoke/fire alarm in my carry-on about 10 years ago. Everything stopped and the armed response unit at Heathrow came running because, apparently, it looked like a small land-mine at X-Ray with it having a round shape with electronics and 9-volt battery made it looking as they said 'sinister.'

[@chey1666]

Out of curiosity why did you bring a smoke alarm?

[@jonasuk]

@@chey1666 I bought one with a 'pause/cooking button' for an elderly relative to place in her kitchen. Those were hard to find where I was going at the time but plentiful in the UK.

[@mariaes623]

I once brought one from JFK to Athens. I happened to run into a TSA officer in the airport bathroom and asked her if it was ok to pass through security. She said it was ok and it was.

[@kellyannmckenna4166]

The easiest way to remember the "liquid rule" is - if you can pour it, spread it, or spray it, it must be 3.4 oz or less. Whether it's a toiletry, drink, toy, craft item, personal item, etc. You can bring anything if it's frozen solid (NO slush), including ice. You can bring all the empty containers you want (or filled with ice!), if you want to fill them once you're past TSA.

[@liarose1297]

is this just for carry-ons?

[@erisbob]

I was stopped & the souvenir Vegas lighter my spouse bought me was confiscated. Sad. Also, I get stopped and patted down due to my (clears throat)... radioactive coochie (My joke name due to this repeated situation. LOL) I don't know why, but the scanner pings that area on me every time & I don't know why.

[@marymurphy2164]

I just got home a few hours ago from Hawaii. I asked them if my goat cheese was ok. It was. Also, I noticed that the screeners were a little lax on my inter island flights. I noticed after my flight between Honolulu and Hilo that I had fluids spread all over my bags. I was never asked to pull out my liquids at all on any of my 4 separate flights.