Air Travel: What You Can and Cannot Carry-on a Plane
Are you the process of packing for
an upcoming trip that you have scheduled?
If you are, does your trip call for air travel? If it does, you may first want to take the
time to familiarize yourself with TSA’s rules and restrictions, concerning
prohibited items. There are a number of
benefits to doing so.
As previously stated, there are a
number of benefits to familiarizing yourself with what items are allowed aboard
an airplane or allowed in carry-on bags before you start packing for your
trip. One of those benefits is that you
will be able to pass through airport security with ease. This, alone, has a number of benefits, such
as not missing a flight, no embarrassment, and no hassle to deal with.
When it come to familiarizing
yourself with the items that are allowed aboard an airplane, namely in carry-on
bags, you have a number of options. Most
airports will clearly outline what is allowed and isn’t allowed; however, you
shouldn’t wait until the last minute to familiarize yourself with these
rules. Instead, you will want to visit
the online website for the TSA. This
website can easily be found with a standard internet search. A few of the rules and restrictions that you
may find, concerning prohibited items, are outlined below for your convenience.
One concern that many individuals
have is with sharp objects. Generally,
sharp object that can be used as a weapon are prohibited from being carried on
a plane. With that said, you will find
exceptions to this rule. For example,
cuticle cutters, cigar cutters, kitting needles, and crochet needles are
allowed. Scissors are also permitted in
carry-on bags, as long as they are less than four inches long and have blunt
ends.
In keeping with sharp objects,
disposable razors are allowed in carry-on bags, but many other sharp objects
aren’t. For example, box cutters, loose
razor blades, and swords are not allowed in carry-on bags. As for knifes, they are prohibited, unless
the knives in question are plastic or non-sharp butter knifes.
Generally speaking, no sporting equipment is allowed to be
carried on a plane, in carry-on bags.
This is because many pieces of sporting equipment can be used as a
weapon, especially when in the wrong hands.
The TSA prohibits the carrying of baseball bats, ski poles, pole cubes,
and hockey sticks. If you must bring
these items with you, they must be checked in an appropriate sized case or bag.
As for children’s toys, you will find that most items are
allowed. However, there is some concern
with certain toys. The TSA allows the
carrying on of transformer robots as well as toy weapons. With said, toy weapons are only allowed in
carry-on bags if they do no look too realistic.
If you are a parent, it may be best to use your best judgment and leave
all toy weapons at home, as there are many more things for your child to do on
an airplane.
As for walking canes, as well as other medical equipment,
like wheel chairs, they are allowed.
However, there may be some extra rules and restrictions, as well as
steps taken. For example, airport
security may thoroughly check a walking cane, especially one that has two
detachable parts. This is done to ensure
that no weapons or dangerous objects are concealed.
As for electronics, you will find
that almost all are allowed aboard an airplane in carry-on bags. These items include camcorders, laptop
computers, cell phones, pagers, and PDA systems. In fact, airports often recommend keeping
these items in carry-on bags, as storing them in checked baggage is often
risky, in terms of damage.
The above mentioned rules and
restrictions, concerning items prohibited aboard an airplane in carry-on bags,
are just a few of the many rules that apply.
As a reminder, you should take the time to familiarize yourself with all
airport rules and restrictions before you starting packing for your trip.
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