What Are the Restricted Items for Airline Travel?
Passenger safety and national security are paramount to airline companies, a concern that has resulted in numerous restrictions on what can and cannot be transported in your checked and carry-on baggage.
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Liquids
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With the exception of baby formula and certain medications, liquids in carry-on luggage cannot exceed 3.4 ounces, and all such liquids must fit in a single, 1-quart clear Ziploc bag.
Sharp Objects
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Knives, box-cutters, swords/sabers, full-size scissors, spears and razor blades (excluding safety razors) are prohibited in carry-on bags. These can, however, go into luggage that is checked through to your destination.
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Sports Equipment
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Because many sports items could potentially be used as a weapon--golf clubs, bats, ski poles, scuba spears, martial arts equipment and archery gear--these cannot be brought into the main cabin and must be checked.
Guns and Ammo
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Every airline has its own policies and fees regarding the transport of firearms in checked baggage. Where allowable, firearms (unloaded) must be declared upon check-in and safely packaged in hard-sided cases. Flares, gunpowder and percussion caps are prohibited in all circumstances.
Flammables, Explosives and Dangerous Chemicals
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Any items that are capable of starting a fire, exploding or creating a chemical hazard are prohibited across the board. Aerosols are only permitted in checked bags if they're in small quantities and constitute personal toiletries such as hairspray, mousse and deodorant.
Tools
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Like sporting goods, tools such as hammers, axes, crowbars, drills and full size-screwdrivers can become lethal weapons in the wrong hands and, accordingly, need to go into checked luggage.
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