Checklist Y/N (Allowed in Carryon vs. Allowed in Checkin)
Below is the latest version (2023) of the TSA Prohibited Items list from the TSA website, as well as updated TSA 3-1-1 Liquids rules for 2023. Please review this prior to your flight to have a smooth trip through airport security.
The prohibited items list is not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. To ensure travelers security, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) may determine that an item not on the Prohibited Items List is prohibited.
Explosive and Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals, and Other Dangerous Items
Item | Carry-On | Checked |
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Blasting Capts | ❌ | ❌ |
Dynamite | ❌ | ❌ |
Fireworks | ❌ | ❌ |
Flares (in any form) | ❌ | ❌ |
Hand Grenades | ❌ | ❌ |
Plastic Explosives | ❌ | ❌ |
Realistic Replicas of Explosives | ❌ | ❌ |
Aerosol (any except for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities) | ❌ | ❌ |
Fuels (including cooking fuels and any flammable liquid fuel) | ❌ | ❌ |
Gasoline | ❌ | ❌ |
Gas Torches | ❌ | ❌ |
Lighter Fluid | ❌ | ❌ |
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. |
❌ | |
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. |
❌ | ❌ |
Strike-anywhere Matches – One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage. |
❌ | ❌ |
Flammable Paints (See Other Items below for non-flammable paints) | ❌ | ❌ |
Turpentine and Paint Thinner | ❌ | ❌ |
Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries | ❌ | ❌ |
Chlorine for Pools and Spas | ❌ | ❌ |
Small compressed gas cartridges (Up to 2 in life vests and 2 spares. The spares must accompany the life vests and presented as one unit) |
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Fire extinguishers and other compressed gas cylinders | ❌ | ❌ |
Liquid Bleach | ❌ | ❌ |
Spillable Batteries – except those in wheelchairs | ❌ | ❌ |
Spray Paint | ❌ | ❌ |
Tear Gas – Self Defense Sprays containing more than 2% by mass of Tear Gas (CS or CN) | ❌ | ❌ |
Vehicle Airbags | ❌ | ❌ |
Some airlines do not allow Electronic cigarettes in checked baggage. In these cases, you may travel with electronic cigarettes in your carry-on bags only. Smoking is never allowed onboard any flight.
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.
*Permitted in checked baggage only if it does not contain lighter fluid.
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.
Liquid Policy for Carry-on
These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.
Liquid Pollicy for Checked Baggage
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.
Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.
Link: TSA Rules for Liquids
Delta abides by TSA restrictions for carry-on liquids, gels, pastes, and aerosols. Containers for such substances have a maximum size of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and must all fit into a single, sealable quart-size clear plastic bag. Beverages purchased past security checkpoints do not count towards Delta carry-on liquid restrictions.
Link: TSA Rules for Liquids
Delta abides by TSA restrictions for carry-on liquids, gels, pastes, and aerosols. Containers for such substances have a maximum size of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and must all fit into a single, sealable quart-size clear plastic bag. Beverages purchased past security checkpoints do not count towards Delta carry-on liquid restrictions.