Air Travel - Prohibited Items
Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries,
and include items that are seemingly harmless but may be
used as weapons - the so-called "dual use"
items. You may not bring these items to security
checkpoints without authorization.
If you bring a prohibited item to the checkpoint you
may be criminally and/or civilly prosecuted or at the
least asked to rid yourself of the item. A screener
and/or Law Enforcement Officer will make this
determination depending on what the item is and the
circumstances. This is because bringing a prohibited
item to a security checkpoint - even accidentally - is
illegal.
- Your prohibited item may be detained for use in an
investigation and if necessary as evidence in your
criminal and/or civil prosecution. If permitted by
the screener or Law Enforcement Officer, you may be
allowed to:
- Consult with the airlines for possible assistance
in placing the prohibited item in checked baggage
- Withdraw with the item from the screening
checkpoint at that time
- Make other arrangements for the item such as
taking it to your car
- Voluntarily abandon the item. Items that are
voluntarily abandoned cannot be recovered and will
not be returned to you.
Please refer to the printable versions of the
prohibited and permitted items list above where you will
find a list of items that are permitted or prohibited in
your carry-on or checked baggage. You should note that
some items are allowed in your checked baggage but not
your carry-on. Also pay careful attention to the 'Notes'
included at the bottom of each section - they contain
important information about restrictions.
The prohibited and permitted items list is not
intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as
necessary. To ensure everyone's security the
screener may determine that an item not on this chart is
prohibited.
The list of items applies to flights originating
within the United States. Please check with your airline
or travel agent for restrictions at destinations outside
of the United States.
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