Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.
Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. Read about civil penalties for prohibited items.
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| Item | Carry on bags | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|
| Lighters (Disposable and Zippo) Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked bags, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. |
Yes | Yes (Special Instructions) |
| Lighters (Gun) |
No | No |
| Lighters (Lithium Battery Powered) |
Yes | No |
| Lighters (Torch) Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 F) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. |
No | No |
| Liquid Vitamins Learn more about transporting medication on your next flight. |
Yes (Less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml allowed) | Yes |
| Medications (Liquid) TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection. Learn more about transporting medication on your next flight. |
Yes (Special Instructions) | Yes |
| Medications (Pills) Learn more about transporting medication on your next flight. |
Yes | Yes |
| Nitroglycerine Pills Learn more about transporting medication on your next flight. |
Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 7 The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States. |
No | No |
| Steel Toe Boots To help officers get a clear look at your bag and reduce the need for additional screening, we suggest you pack your bag in neat layers. TSA PreCheck® travelers do not need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. Please see TSA PreCheck® for more information. |
Yes | Yes |
The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.
Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.
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