Do's and Dont's

This Stuff Won't Fly

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
By order of the Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO LIQUIDS, GELS, AND/OR AEROSOLS AT THE PASSENGER SCREENING CHECKPOINT

• No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted EXCEPT one clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag which may contain liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in containers of 3 oz. (90ml) capacity or less per container. The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the plastic bag must be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from the passenger’s carry-on bag.


• You may have the items listed below, but you must declare them to TSA at the screening checkpoint if they are not contained in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag and/or are over 3 oz. (90ml).


• Baby formula/milk (to include breast milk) and baby food in containers if a baby or small child is traveling


• Medications (liquids, gels, and/or aerosol)


• Liquids (to include juice) or gels for diabetic or other medical needs


• All other liquids, gels, and/or aerosols may be transported in checked baggage.

• Fireworks, explosives, signal flares
  
  
• Firearms
  
  
• Ammunition*
  
  
• Gunpowder
  
  
• Mace, tear gas, pepper spray*
  
  

Fireworks, Weapons

Pressure Containers, Flammable Liquids or Solids

• Spray cans
  
  
• Lighters, Lighter fluid and matches
  
  
• Propane tanks
  
  
• Scuba tanks (empty cylinders allowed)
  
  
• CO2 cartridges
  
  
• Self-inflating rafts
  
  

Poisons, Household Chemicals

• Poisons, including bug and weed killers
  
  
• Drain cleaners
  
  
• Solvents (including cleaning products)
  
  
• Dry ice*
  
  
• Infectious substances
  
  

Camping Equipment, Chainsaws

• Chainsaws, lawn equipment, engine powered skateboards, etc.**
  
  
• Camping equipment containing fuel**
  
  
• Gasoline-powered tools containing fuel**
  
  
• Wet-cell batteries.
  
  

*See exceptions below.
**Including vapors

Exceptions

Exceptions for personal care, medical needs, sporting equipment, and items to support physically challenged passengers include:

Personal care items containing hazardous materials (e.g., flammable perfume, aerosols) may not be carried on board.

Firearms and ammunition may not be carried by a passenger on an aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may be transported in checked luggage if declared to the agent at check-in and packed in a suitable container. Handguns must be in a locked container. Boxed small arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked luggage.

Dry ice (4.4 pounds or less) for packing perishables may be carried onboard an aircraft provided the package is vented. Boxes must be properly marked. Agent must be notified of contents at check-in.

Electric wheelchairs must be transported in accordance with airline requirements. The battery may need to be dismounted.

One self-defense spray not exceeding four fluid ounces by volume that incorporates a positive means to prevent accidental discharge may be carried in checked baggage only.

Warning: It's the law! Violators of federal hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180) may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $27,500 for each violation and, in appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of up to $500,000 an/or imprisonment for up to five years. For more information or if you have questions, please contact the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Information Center at 1-800-467-4922 or visit their web site.