What Can I Bring?

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport by reviewing the lists below. 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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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.

Flammables

Recreational Oxygen

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

Non-medically required, flavored or canned oxygen containers are prohibited.

Safety Matches

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: No

One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage.

Self-Defense Sprays

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: Yes

One 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2 percent by mass of tear gas (CS or CN) are prohibited in checked baggage. For more information, visit faa.gov.

We recommend checking with your airline as some may not allow this item in checked bags.

Smart Luggage

  • Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)
  • Checked Bags: Yes

Solid Candles

  • Carry On Bags: Yes
  • Checked Bags: Yes

Sparklers

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

Spray Paint

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

Strike-anywhere Matches

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

Tear Gas

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

Self-defense sprays containing more than 2% by mass of Tear Gas are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.

Torch Lighters

  • Carry On Bags: No
  • Checked Bags: No

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.