Liquid and Gels
The TSA prohibits liquid volume that exceeds 3.4 oz. (100 ml) from being carried on an airplane. Snow globes and similar decorations regardless of size or amount of liquid inside are prohibited as well as gel-type candles. Gel shoe inserts will not be allowed as well, although shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed but must be removed and screened before boarding.
Sharp Objects, Tools, Weapons
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You are also prohibited from bringing sharp objects, such as box cutters, ice picks, scissors or swords. Other prohibited items in a similar category of tools includes axes, hatchets, cattle prods, hand saws and cordless portable power saws, hammers and drills a well screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers 7 inches or less in length.
For obvious security reasons, flammable and explosive materials and disabling chemicals, including hand grenades, plastic explosives, fuels, gasoline and lighter fluid are not allowed. Spray paint, turpentine and paint thinner, fire extinguishers and other compressed gas cylinders, liquid bleach, chlorine for pools and spas and spillable batteries, except those in wheelchairs, are likewise not permitted on the plane.
Absolutely not allowed on the plane are BB guns, compressed air guns, flare guns, starter pistols, parts of guns, pellet guns, ammunition, gun powder, percussion caps, flares or realistic replicas of guns.
Sporting goods, Martial Arts and Self-defense Items
Even if you are devoted player of a sport, you still cannot bring items such as baseball or cricket bats, spear guns, hockey or lacrosse sticks, pool cues, bows and arrows, golf clubs and similar sports items. Martial arts and self-defense items, including black jacks, brass knuckles, billy clubs, kubatons, self-defense sprays, martial arts weapons, stun guns and other shocking devices are also on the TSA's list of prohibited items.
Updates
From time to time, TSA's list of items prohibited on airplanes may change. You can contact the TSA on the prohibited items for travelers page to subscribe to their email updates to the list.
Transportation Security Administration
601 South 12 St.
Arlington, VA 20598
866-289-9673
tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
