How to Know What You Can and Can't Carry on Board an Aircraft
Know the 3-1-1 rule., Rethink packing potentially problematic items., Always take prescriptions with your medication, and try to carry on medications in their original packaging., Play it safe.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know the 3-1-1 rule.
For travel in the US, a passenger is allowed in their carry-on no more 3 bottles containing no more than
3.4 ounces (100 ml) of liquid.
Bottles must be placed in a quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. , Certain items that are generally permitted may still be subject to additional screening or prohibited at security's discretion (such as if it triggers an alarm or appears to have been tampered with).
Items that can potentially pose security concerns include: sharp objects sporting goods tools firearms and martial arts weapons foods including creamy dips, jams, and salsa liquid contain decorative items such as lava lamps or snow globes , This will not only enable you to carry the item on the aircraft with you, it will also assist with any questions a customs officer might raise in your country of arrival. , If you are unsure about an item, mail it ahead of time or leave it at home. -
Step 2: Rethink packing potentially problematic items.
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Step 3: Always take prescriptions with your medication
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Step 4: and try to carry on medications in their original packaging.
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Step 5: Play it safe.
Detailed Guide
For travel in the US, a passenger is allowed in their carry-on no more 3 bottles containing no more than
3.4 ounces (100 ml) of liquid.
Bottles must be placed in a quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag. , Certain items that are generally permitted may still be subject to additional screening or prohibited at security's discretion (such as if it triggers an alarm or appears to have been tampered with).
Items that can potentially pose security concerns include: sharp objects sporting goods tools firearms and martial arts weapons foods including creamy dips, jams, and salsa liquid contain decorative items such as lava lamps or snow globes , This will not only enable you to carry the item on the aircraft with you, it will also assist with any questions a customs officer might raise in your country of arrival. , If you are unsure about an item, mail it ahead of time or leave it at home.
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