What can I pack in my carry-on bag on a plane?

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I'm flying from Pittsburgh to Boston next month. I'm only going overnight and am ONLY packing my carry-on bag. Can I bring shampoo/conditioner, make-up and a water bottle? Is there a list of items I can bring? I haven't flown since last March. Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes on the razors. Less than 3 oz. Origanal container. If youre staying in hotel, ;eave the conditner/shampoo bottels at home cause the hotel will have them. Buy mini size deo, toothpaste, ETC at Target. Make up also has to be in the QUART SIZED baggie. Also check TSA's website for more info.



http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm

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Answer 3

The safest thing to do is use the shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. that the hotel provides or stop at a store and get travel sizes of your brands before you go or after. Put everything into a clear ziplock bag and pack it where it is easy to get to so you can just pull it out at the security checkpoint. You can also get travel sized deoderants or take a solid. For makeup, use a cake foundation or you will end up tossing an entire bottle of foundation. Take things that are not liquid based as much as possible. Forget about the water until you are through security. Have a great trip.

Answer 4

The rules and regulations for carry on items change often. The best suggestion is to check the website of the airline you'll be flying. Although there are "standards" set forth by the TSA, each airline will add their own rules-- so when I fly, I just take a minute to check online for the latest update!

Good Luck!

Answer 5

The TSA website given above is complete and will answer all your questions.



Yes, you can bring your razor. You can also bring water that you purchase after going through security; or you can bring your own empty bottle and fill it.



If you have the time and don't want to run around buying the bottles, you can get this kit:

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Answer 6

Watching tv is easier but I enjoy reading literature more

Answer 7

while reading a book, you're stimulating your brain. You make your literacy and reading skills therefore you in the process, are more literate. Despite having today's modern tools, you need to be in a position to read still.

While you're watching t.v. can be good fun, it isn't doing anything to the human brain.

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On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols.



Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

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The following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols carried through security checkpoints.



1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.

2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.

3. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.



There are exceptions for baby formula, breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines.



Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.



To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):



* Baby formula, breast milk, and juice

* All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;

* Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;

* Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;

* Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,

* Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.



You are allowed reasonable amounts over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to perform the following:



1. Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.

2. Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.

3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.



We have also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current rules (see above) for carry-ons apply. For more details, get the 3-1-1 for carry-ons.



A printable version of the prohibited items listing is available. Prohibited Items List (PDF 164 KB)



To effectively communicate important security information, we translated these changes into a variety of languages. Security Information In Other Languages



You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.



We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.



In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.



To help you understand and navigate the new security measures, please click one of the links below.



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It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel policy will be made in the near future.



This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.



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Makeup, Medication, Personal Items & Special Needs Devices

Item Carry-on Checked

Aerosol spray bottles and cans Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Cigar Cutters Yes Yes

Corkscrews Yes Yes

Cuticle Cutters Yes Yes

Deodorants made of gel or aerosol Yes -3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Eye drops - You are allowed to carry a 3 oz. or smaller container of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. There is no restriction on the amount you may carry, but containers greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes

Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers. Yes Yes

Eyelash Curlers Yes Yes

Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft. Yes Yes

Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Hair Straightener or Detangler Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Knitting and Crochet Needles Yes Yes

Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. No Yes

Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid foundations Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid sanitizers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid soaps Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Liquid mascara Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Make up removers or facial cleansers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Mouthwash Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Nail Clippers Yes Yes

Nail Files Yes Yes

Nail polish and removers Yes -3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. For more details see read our information on liquid medications Yes Yes

Personal lubricants - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes

Safety Razors - including disposable razors. Yes Yes

Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes

Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips. Yes Yes

Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length. Yes Yes

Shampoos and conditioners Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Toothpaste Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Toy Transformer Robots Yes Yes

Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas. Yes Yes

Tweezers Yes Yes

Umbrellas- allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes

Walking Canes - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes

NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov.



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Electronic Devices

Item Carry-on Checked

Camcorders (See below) Yes Yes

Camera Equipment - the checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film in camera equipment. We recommend that you either put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on baggage or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask the screener to conduct a hand-inspection. (See below) Yes Yes

Laptop Computers (See below) Yes Yes

Mobile Phones (See below) Yes Yes

Pagers (See below) Yes Yes

Personal Data Assistants (PDA's) (See below) Yes Yes

NOTE: We recommend keeping fragile or expensive items with you in your carry-on bags

NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions on the use of these and other electronic items during your flight.



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Sharp Objects

Item Carry-on Checked

Box Cutters No Yes

Ice Axes/Ice Picks No Yes

Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives No Yes

Meat Cleavers No Yes

Razor-Type Blades - such as box cutters, utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors. No Yes

Sabers No Yes

Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches Yes Yes

Swords No Yes

NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.



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Sporting Goods

Item Carry-on Checked

Baseball Bats No Yes

Bows and Arrows No Yes

Cricket Bats No Yes

Golf Clubs No Yes

Hockey Sticks No Yes

Lacrosse Sticks No Yes

Pool Cues No Yes

Ski Poles No Yes

Spear Guns No Yes

For more information, please read our Traveling with Special Items section.



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Guns & Firearms

Item Carry-on Checked

Ammunition - Check with your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition is permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. If ammunition is permitted, it must be declared to the airline at check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. No Yes

BB guns No Yes

Compressed Air Guns No Yes

Firearms - firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. No Yes

Flare Guns - May be carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our section on Camping. No Yes

Flares No No

Gun Lighters No Yes

Gun Powder including black powder and percussion caps No No

Parts of Guns and Firearms No Yes

Pellet Guns No Yes

Realistic Replicas of Firearms No Yes

Starter Pistols No Yes

NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. All of the firearms listed above, as well the frame or receiver of such firearms, carried as checked baggage, MUST be unloaded, packed in locked hard-sided gun case, and declared to your airline at check-in.



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Tools

Item Carry-on Checked

Axes and Hatchets No Yes

Cattle Prods No Yes

Crowbars No Yes

Hammers No Yes

Drills and drill bits (including cordless portable power drills) No Yes

Saws (including cordless portable power saws) No Yes

Tools (greater than seven inches in length) No Yes

Tools (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes

Screwdrivers (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes

Wrenches and Pliers (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes

NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers.



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Martial Arts & Self Defense Items

Item Carry-on Checked

Billy Clubs No Yes

Black Jacks No Yes

Brass Knuckles No Yes

Kubatons No Yes

Mace/Pepper Spray - One 118 ml or 4 Fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. For more information visit www.faa.gov., click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly. No Yes

Martial Arts Weapons No Yes

Night Sticks No Yes

Nunchakus No Yes

Stun Guns/Shocking Devices No Yes

Throwing Stars No Yes

NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers.



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Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items

Explosive Materials Carry-on Checked

Blasting Caps No No

Dynamite No No

Fireworks No No

Flares (in any form) No No

Hand Grenades No No

Plastic Explosives No No

Realistic Replicas of Explosives No No

Flammable Items Carry-on Checked

Aerosol (any except for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities) No No

Fuels (including cooking fuels and any flammable liquid fuel) No No

Gasoline No No

Gas Torches No No

Lighter Fluid No No

Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home. Yes No

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) 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. Torch lighters continue to be banned. No No

Strike-anywhere Matches - Up to 4 books of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage. No No

Flammable Paints (See Other Items below for non-flammable paints) No No

Turpentine and Paint Thinner No No

Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries No No

NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov, click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly.

Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items Carry-on Checked

Chlorine for Pools and Spas No No

Small compressed gas cartridges

(Up to 2 in life vests and 2 spares) Yes Yes

Fire extinguishers and other large compressed gas cylinders No No

Liquid Bleach No No

Spillable Batteries - except those in wheelchairs No No

Spray Paint No No

Tear Gas No No

NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov.



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Food & Drinks

Item Carry-on Checked

Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint in containers LARGER than 3 oz. No Yes

Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint in a 3 oz. or smaller container and in your quart-size, zip-top plastic bag. Yes Yes

Beverages purchased after security screening Yes Yes

Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Learn more about traveling with children. Yes Yes

Canned or jarred goods such as soup, sauces, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables and jellies Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Cheese in pressurized containers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items) Yes, but some restrictions apply. Yes

Gel based sports supplements Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Jell-O's Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Pudding Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Whipped cream Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Yogurt or gel like food substances Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes



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Other Items

Item Carry-on Checked

Gel-type candles No Yes

Gel shoe inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened. Read more on our shoe screening policy. No Yes

Non-flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes

Flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint No No

Snow globes and like decorations regardless of size or amount of liquid inside, even with documentation. No Yes



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Guide to Packing Your Airplane Carry-on Bag

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A how-to guide for getting on the plane with the essentials, but not weighing yourself down with junk you don't need.



Snacks ~

Face it, those airline peanuts are not that filling, especially on a long flight. And the prices of the airport terminal food is practically a form of terrorism. Pack a few small things to tide for over. A candy bar or a breakfast /granola bar are good choices. Or a zipper-baggie full of anything that's not too messy. Try to avoid drippy or sticky foods. Keep in mind that any of your food you eat in route reduces the total weight of your carry-on bag.



Entertainment ~

It is not the airline's responsibility to entertain you. Maybe there will be an in-flight movie, or a seat-back magazine for you to read. But maybe not. Maybe your seat-mate will be interesting and chatty and keep you entertained the whole flight. But maybe not. Take a along something small to keep you busy. A crossword puzzle, or a paperback book, won't add much space or weight, and is well worth it if you end up spending more time that you expected still and waiting.



Tissues ~

A little handy-pack of tissues is, well, handy. Whether you just want to blow your nose without calling for a flight attendant's help, or whether you discover (always too late!) that your plane's lavatory is all out of paper, you'll be glad you brought some along. These are also handy when the people sitting next to you, (not always the people in your own traveling party), manage to spill something on you mid-flight.



Medicines ~

Pack your carry-on as if you expect your checked baggage to be lost. I know the airlines do their best, but you need to protect yourself. Don't put anything in their that you may medically need on your trip. Medications, contact lens paraphernalia, asthma tools, and the like should always go into your carry-on bag.



Paperwork ~

Pack everything the airline, the rental car service, or your travel agent ever gave you. (But leave copy at home too!) All those confirmation numbers, and reservation codes are likely to flee from your mind under the pressure of traveling. Keep a complete list of all those numbers in your carry-on bag so that you'll have them if your checked luggage disappears.



Phone numbers ~

Put a list of phone numbers that you might need into your carry-on bag. Not only the obvious ones! Of course you want your doctor, the kid's doctors, and the number of the hotel you're planning to stay at. But don't forget to make note of your own local emergency numbers, and a neighbor or two that could go to your house in an emergency. A rental car place, the airline's flight information number, and the Chamber of Commerce at the place you're headed call all come in handy, too. You can list all these on a single sheet of paper, (maybe even an index card). It's a tiny thing to carry, that can be an immeasurable amount of help when you travel.



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