| Item | Allowed | Notes |
| Aerosol insecticide | No | Only in checked bags long as they are not labeled as a hazardous material (HAZMAT). |
| Air mattress with built-in pump | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Airbrush make-up machine | Yes | – |
| Alcoholic beverages | Yes | Must be in 3.4oz/100ml or smaller bottles and fit in a single 1-quart-sized bag. |
| Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Ammunition | No | Allowed in checked bags depending on the airline. More guidelines are available. |
| Antlers | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Arc lighters, plasma lighters, electronic lighters, e-lighters | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Artificial skeleton bones | Yes | – |
| Axes and hatchets | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Baby carrier | Yes | – |
| Baby food | Yes | – |
| Baby formula | Yes | Allowed in "reasonable quantities" and must be screened separately. |
| Baby powder | Yes | – |
| Baby wipes | Yes | – |
| Balloons (not inflated) | Yes | – |
| Bang snaps | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Baseball bats | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Basketballs/baseballs/footballs/soccer balls | Yes | – |
| BB guns | No | Allowed in checked bags depending on the airline. More guidelines are available. |
| Bear bangers | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Bear spray | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Belts, clothes, and shoes | Yes | – |
| Bicycle chains | Yes | – |
| Bicycle pumps | Yes | – |
| Bicycles | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Billy clubs | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Binoculars | Yes | – |
| Black jacks (self-defense weapons) | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Blankets | Yes | – |
| Blasting caps | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Blender | Yes | Blenders are only allowed in carry-on bags if the blade has been removed. |
| Blood sugar test kit | Yes | – |
| Bobby pins | Yes | – |
| Bocce balls | Yes | – |
| Body armor | Yes | – |
| Books | Yes | – |
| Bottle opener | Yes | – |
| Bottled water | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Bowling balls | Yes | – |
| Bowling pins | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Bows and arrows | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Box cutters | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Boxing gloves | Yes | – |
| Brass instruments | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Brass knuckles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Bread | Yes | – |
| Bread machine | Yes | – |
| Breast milk | Yes | Allowed in "reasonable quantities" and must be screened separately. |
| Breast pump | Yes | – |
| Bug repellent | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Butane | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Butane curling irons (cordless) | Yes | Only allowed in carry-on bags (not checked) and must have a safety cover over the heating element. Refill cartridges are not allowed. |
| Camera monopod | Yes | – |
| Camp stoves | Yes | Must be empty of all fuel. |
| Candy | Yes | – |
| Canes | Yes | – |
| Canned foods | Yes | May require additional screening. |
| Canoe/kayak paddles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Cap guns | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Car parts | Yes | Must be in the original packaging, free of fuel, and not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Cast iron cookware | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Casts | Yes | – |
| Cattle prods | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Cell phones | Yes | – |
| Cereal | Yes | – |
| Chapsticks | Yes | – |
| Cheese (creamy) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Cheese (solid) | Yes | – |
| Child car seat | Yes | – |
| Chlorine for pools and spas | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Chocolate (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Chocolate (solid) | Yes | – |
| Christmas lights | Yes | – |
| Cigar cutters | Yes | May require additional screening. |
| Cigarettes | Yes | – |
| Cigars | Yes | – |
| Clock | Yes | – |
| CO2 cartridge | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. Special exceptions for personal medical oxygen cylinders. |
| CO2 cartridge for life vest | Yes | Life vests with up to 2 CO2 cartridges are often allowed. Additional special lifejacket rules are available. |
| Coat hangers | Yes | – |
| Coffee (beans or ground) | Yes | – |
| Coffee (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Coffee Thermos (empty) | Yes | – |
| Coffee/espresso maker | Yes | – |
| Cologne | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Comic books | Yes | – |
| Compressed air guns | No | Only allowed in checked bags without compressed air cylinder attached. |
| Concealer | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Conditioner | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Contact lens solution | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml but exceptions are allowed. |
| Contact lenses | Yes | – |
| Cooked meat, seafood, and vegetable (no liquid) | Yes | – |
| Cookies | Yes | – |
| Cooking spray | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Cooler (empty) | Yes | – |
| Corkscrews (with blade) | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Corkscrews (with no blade) | Yes | – |
| Cowboy spurs | Yes | – |
| Crackers | Yes | – |
| Crampons | Yes | – |
| Cream | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Creamy dips and spreads | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Cremated remains | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. Tips for traveling with remains. |
| Cricket bats | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Crochet hooks | Yes | – |
| Crowbars | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Crutches | Yes | – |
| Curling iron (with cord) | Yes | – |
| Cutting boards | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Cymbals | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Darts | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Deodorant (aerosol) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml for carry-ons, 18oz for checked bags, max combined 70oz. |
| Deodorant (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Deodorant (solid) | Yes | – |
| Desktop computers | Yes | – |
| Detergent (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Detergent (powder or pellet) | Yes | – |
| Digital cameras | Yes | – |
| Disassembled computer/computer parts/external hard drives | Yes | – |
| Disinfecting wipes | Yes | – |
| Disposable and Zippo lighters | Yes | Only lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. |
| Disposable razor | Yes | – |
| Divot tools | Yes | – |
| Dried fruits | Yes | – |
| Drills and drill bits | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Drones | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Drum sticks (instrument drum set) | Yes | – |
| Drumsticks | Yes | – |
| Dry batteries (AA, AAA, C, and D) | Yes | – |
| Dry ice | Yes | Subject to specific approval. The FAA has a limit of 5.5 pounds of properly packed dry ice. |
| Dry shampoo | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Duct tape | Yes | – |
| DVD players | Yes | – |
| Dynamite | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| E-liquids | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| E-Z Pass transponders | Yes | – |
| Electric blankets | Yes | – |
| Electric fans | Yes | – |
| Electric razors | Yes | – |
| Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices | Yes | The FAA prohibits vaping devices in checked bags; only allowed in carry-ons. |
| Electronic toothbrush | Yes | – |
| Emergency Position-Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRB) | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Empty beverage container | Yes | – |
| Empty water bottle | Yes | – |
| Engine-powered equipment completely purged of fuel | No | Subject to specific airline rules for checked bags. |
| Engine-powered equipment with residual fuel | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| English Christmas crackers | No | No |
| EpiPens | Yes | – |
| Extension cord | Yes | – |
| External medical devices | Yes | See special security instructions. |
| Eye drops | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Eye liners (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Fertilizer | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Fidget spinners | Yes | – |
| Film | Yes | – |
| Fire extinguishers and other compressed gas cylinders | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Firearms | No | Read the special instructions for firearms in checked bags. |
| Firecracker | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Fireworks | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Fishing pole | Yes | – |
| Flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Flammable paints | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Flare guns | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Flares | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Flashlights | Yes | – |
| Flowers | Yes | Must be without water. |
| Foam toy sword | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Foam yoga blocks | Yes | – |
| Football helmets | Yes | – |
| Fork | Yes | – |
| Foundation | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Freezer packs | Yes | Must be frozen during screening or be less than 3.4oz/100ml to be allowed in your carry-on bag. |
| Fresh eggs | Yes | – |
| Fresh fruits and vegetables | Yes | Most fruits and vegetables are not allowed on flights to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
| Fresh meat and seafood | Yes | See special instructions for traveling with meat, seafood, and other non-liquid foods. |
| Frozen food | Yes | See special instructions for traveling with frozen foods. |
| Fuels | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Full-sized video game consoles | Yes | – |
| Gas torches | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Gasoline | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Geiger counters | Yes | – |
| Gel ice packs | Yes | Must be frozen during screening or be less than 3.4oz/100ml to be allowed in your carry-on bag. There are special exceptions for medical uses. |
| Gel-type candles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Glass | Yes | – |
| Glass picture frame | Yes | – |
| Glass vase (empty) | Yes | – |
| Glow sticks | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Golf balls | Yes | – |
| Golf clubs | Yes | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Golf tees | Yes | – |
| Grater | Yes | |
| Gravy | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Guitar | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Gum | Yes | – |
| Gun lighters | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Gun powder | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Hair clippers | Yes | – |
| Hairdryers | Yes | – |
| Hair gel | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Hair straightener (flat iron) | Yes | – |
| Hair texturizer | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Hairspray | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml for carry-ons, 18oz for checked bags, max combined 70oz. |
| Hammers | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Hand grenades | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Hand sanitizers | Yes | Containers up to 12oz are allowed due to COVID-19 precautions. |
| Hand warmers | Yes | – |
| Handcuffs | Yes | – |
| Harry Potter wand | Yes | – |
| Headphones | Yes | – |
| Heated jackets/sweaters | Yes | There are special FAA regulations for batteries. |
| Heating pad (gel) | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Heating pads (electric) | Yes | – |
| Helmets | Yes | – |
| Hiking poles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Hockey sticks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Holiday lights | Yes | – |
| Holsters | Yes | – |
| Honey | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Hookahs | Yes | – |
| Hot plate | Yes | – |
| Hoverboards | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Hummus | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Ice | Yes | Must be frozen during screening or be less than 3.4oz/100ml to be allowed in your carry-on bag. |
| Ice axes/ice picks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Ice cream | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Inhalers | Yes | – |
| Instant hot/cold packs | Yes | – |
| Insulin | Yes | – |
| Insulin pumps | Yes | – |
| Insulin supplies | Yes | – |
| iPod | Yes | – |
| Jam and jelly | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Jewelry | Yes | – |
| Juice for babies | Yes | Allowed in "reasonable quantities" and must be screened separately. |
| Juices | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Kirpans | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Knitting needles | Yes | – |
| Knives | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Kubatons | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Lacrosse sticks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Laptops | Yes | – |
| Laser hair remover | Yes | – |
| Laser pointers | Yes | – |
| LED lights | Yes | – |
| License plate | Yes | – |
| Life vest | Yes | – |
| Light bulbs | Yes | – |
| Light saber | Yes | – |
| Lighter fluid | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Lipsticks | Yes | – |
| Liquid bleach | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Liquid medications | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml but medical exceptions apply. |
| Liquid vitamins | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Lithium batteries with 100 watt-hours or less in a device | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Lithium batteries with more than 100-watt hours | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules, but not allowed in checked bags. |
| Lithium battery-powered lighters | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Live coral | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Live fish | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Live lobster | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Lock picks | Yes | Must be less than 7″ or be in a checked bag. |
| Longboards | Yes | Yes |
| Lotion | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Luggage protection covers | Yes | Yes |
| Magic 8 Ball | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Magnets | Yes | – |
| Makeup remover | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Makeup wipes | Yes | – |
| Mallets | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Maple syrup | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Martial arts weapons | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Mascara | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Massagers | Yes | – |
| Meat cleavers | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Medical devices | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Medical marijuana | Yes | Must contain less than 0.3% THC. See specific cannabis rules. |
| Medical masks | Yes | – |
| Medically-necessary personal oxygen | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules, but not allowed in checked bags. |
| Medications (liquid) | Yes | Large amounts must be declared. |
| Medications (pills) | Yes | – |
| Metal detector | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Microwave | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Mirrors | Yes | – |
| Mixer | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| MREs (meal, ready-to-eat) | Yes | – |
| Multi-tool without blades | Yes | – |
| Multi-tools | Yes | Knives are prohibited on carry-on bags, scissor blades must be less than 4″. |
| Nail clippers | Yes | – |
| Nail file (metal) | Yes | – |
| Nail guns | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Nail polish | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Nail polish remover | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Navigation GPS | Yes | – |
| Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs | Yes | – |
| Night sticks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Night vision goggles | Yes | – |
| Nitroglycerine pills | Yes | – |
| Non-spillable wet batteries | Yes | Maximum of 2 spare batteries that don't exceed 12 volts and 100 watt-hours. |
| Nunchucks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Nuts | Yes | – |
| Oils and vinegars | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Paintings | Yes | – |
| Parachutes | Yes | – |
| Parts of guns and firearms | No | Allowed in checked bags depending on the airline. More guidelines are available. |
| Party poppers | No | – |
| Peanut butter | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Pellet guns | No | Allowed in checked bags depending on the airline. More guidelines are available. |
| Pen | Yes | – |
| Pencil sharpeners | Yes | – |
| Pepper spray | No | Only 1 4 fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is allowed in checked luggage. |
| Perfume | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Pet food (solid) | Yes | – |
| Pet food (wet) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Phone chargers | Yes | – |
| Pies and cakes | Yes | – |
| Pill cutter | Yes | – |
| Pillows | Yes | – |
| Pizza | Yes | – |
| Planting seeds | Yes | – |
| Plants | Yes | – |
| Play-Doh | Yes | – |
| Pocket knife | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Pool cues | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Portable oxygen concentrators | Yes | See the list of approved portable oxygen concentrators. |
| Pots and pans | Yes | Cast iron skillets must go in a checked bag. |
| Powder makeup | Yes | – |
| Power banks | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Power charger | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Power inverters | Yes | – |
| Printer | Yes | – |
| Printer ink | Yes | – |
| Projectors | Yes | – |
| Propane | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Prosthetics | Yes | – |
| Protein or energy powders | Yes | – |
| Putty balls | Yes | – |
| Radio | Yes | – |
| Rainbow flame crystals | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Razor-type blades | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Realistic replicas of explosives | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Realistic replicas of firearms | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Realistic replicas of incendiaries | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Recreational oxygen | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Remote-controlled cars | Yes | – |
| Rifle scope (scope only) | Yes | – |
| Rifles | No | Read the special instructions for firearms in checked bags. |
| Rocket launcher | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Rocks | Yes | – |
| Rope | Yes | – |
| Sabers | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Safety matches | Yes | Not allowed in checked bags. |
| Safety pin | Yes | – |
| Safety razor with blades (allowed without blade) | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Salad dressing | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Salsa and sauces | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Salt | Yes | – |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 7 | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Sand | Yes | – |
| Sandwiches | Yes | – |
| Saws | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Scissors | Yes | Must be less than 4″ from the pivot point. |
| Screwdriver (longer than 7 inches) | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Screwdrivers (shorter than 7 inches) | Yes | – |
| Sea shells | Yes | – |
| Segways | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Self-defense sprays | No | Only 1 4 fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is allowed in checked luggage. |
| Selfie stick | Yes | – |
| Sewing machine | Yes | – |
| Sewing needles | Yes | – |
| Shampoo | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Shaving cream | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Shell casings | Yes | Empty shell casings are allowed in specific circumstances. |
| Shock collars | Yes | – |
| Shoe horn | Yes | – |
| Shoe inserts | Yes | – |
| Shoe tree | Yes | – |
| Shoe/snow spikes | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Skateboards | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Skates | Yes | – |
| Ski poles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Sleeping bag | Yes | – |
| Slingshots | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Small compressed gas cartridges | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. Special exceptions for personal medical oxygen cylinders. |
| Small fishing lures | Yes | – |
| Small pets | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Small toy cars | Yes | – |
| Smart luggage | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Snack bar | Yes | – |
| Snacks | Yes | – |
| Snow cleats | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Snow globes | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Snowboards | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Snowshoes | Yes | – |
| Soap (bar) | Yes | – |
| Soap (liquid) | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Soda | Yes | – |
| Solar panels | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Solid candles | Yes | – |
| Solid foods | Yes | – |
| Solid makeup | Yes | – |
| Soups | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Sparklers | Yes | – |
| Speakers | Yes | – |
| Spearguns | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Spices (dry) | Yes | – |
| Spillable batteries | No | Not allowed in checked bags either, except those in wheelchairs. |
| Sports cleats | Yes | – |
| Spray paint | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Spray starch | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Staplers | Yes | – |
| Starter pistols | No | Read special instructions for firearms in checked bags. |
| Steel toe boots | Yes | – |
| Stickpins | Yes | – |
| Strike-anywhere matches | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Stuffed animals | Yes | – |
| Stun guns/shocking devices | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Sunscreen sprays | Yes | – |
| Supplements | Yes | – |
| Support braces (knee, ankle, wrist, back) | Yes | – |
| Surge protector | Yes | – |
| Swiss Army knife | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Swords | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Tablets | Yes | – |
| Tactical pen | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Tampons | Yes | – |
| Tape measures | Yes | – |
| Tattoo guns | Yes | – |
| Tattoo inks | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |
| Tea (dry tea bags or loose tea leaves) | Yes | – |
| Tea kettle | Yes | – |
| Tear gas | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Television | Yes | – |
| Tennis rackets | Yes | – |
| TENS unit | Yes | – |
| Tent | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Tent spikes and poles | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Thermometer | Yes | – |
| Throwing stars | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Tobacco | Yes | – |
| Tobacco pipes | Yes | – |
| Tools | Yes | Must be less than 7″ or be in a checked bag. |
| Toothbrush | Yes | – |
| Toothpaste | Yes | – |
| Torch lighters | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Tortilla press | Yes | – |
| Toy guns and weapons | Yes | Technically some are allowed, but it is recommended to place them in a checked bag. |
| Toy robots | Yes | – |
| Toys (adult) | Yes | – |
| Tripods | Yes | – |
| Trophy | Yes | – |
| Turpentine and paint thinner | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Tweezers | Yes | – |
| Umbrellas | Yes | Must not exceed airline size and weight limits. |
| Unused syringes | Yes | Must be declared to a security officer. |
| Used syringes | Yes | – |
| Utensils | Yes | Plastic or round-bladed butter knives are allowed, other knives must be placed in a checked bag. |
| Vacuum robots | Yes | – |
| Vacuum-sealed bags | Yes | – |
| Vehicle airbags | No | Not allowed in checked bags either. |
| Violins | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Vitamins | Yes | – |
| Waffle iron | Yes | – |
| Walkers | Yes | – |
| Walking sticks | No | Only allowed in checked bags. |
| Wallet chains | Yes | – |
| Water for babies | Yes | Allowed in "reasonable quantities" and must be screened separately. |
| Wedding dress | Yes | Subject to specific airline rules. |
| Wet wipes | Yes | – |
| Wheelchairs | Yes | – |
| Wine bottle | Yes | Must be in 3.4oz/100ml or smaller bottles and fit in a single 1-quart-sized bag to carry on. Checked bags may not have more than 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger in unopened original packaging. |
| Wrenches/pliers | Yes | Must be less than 7″ or be in a checked bag. |
| Xbox | Yes | – |
| Yoga mat | Yes | – |
| Yogurt | Yes | Must be less than 3.4oz/100ml. |