Liquid items you can and cannot take through airport security and on a plane
How many ounces can you take on a plane is much more strict when taking them through airport security in carry on bags than when packing liquids in checked luggage. Some liquids are permitted but restricted in size, others are permitted in greater quantities but have to undergo additional screening while others are banned totally.…
The thing that passengers get wrong most frequently when passing through airport security is without a doubt what liquids can and can’t be carried. If you have ever taken a look in one of the large bins at the checkpoint you will see a huge collection of different liquid containers that passengers didn’t know they…
People often want to take alcohol with them on a flight as a gift for someone or just some duty free to drink at home or while on vacation. The rules about what alcohol you can and cannot take and where you can pack them can be a little complicated. The Quick Answer: TSA rules…
If you are on a long flight, particularly if flying overnight, then you may want to brush your teeth to freshen up before arriving at your destination. You are permitted to take your toothbrush with you but can you bring toothpaste too and if so, how much? The Quick Answer: Toothpaste is considered a liquid…
Flying, particularly on a long-haul flight, can be very dehydrating, not only internally, but also for your skin and your eyes. So being able to use some of your favorite hand, face or eye lotion during the flight can go a long way to making you feel a little more human. But are you allowed…
Long flights can make you sweaty, and uncomfortable and will make you long for a refreshing option while traveling. One of the safest options is to carry your favorite fragrance along with you to keep you perked up during the long flight hours. We have thoroughly researched and made sure to answer every question that…
Many people in the US, particularly women, feel safer if they can bring pepper sprays with them to use should they be attacked. But if you are traveling by air, particularly overseas, can you bring pepper spray on a plane with you? The Quick Answer: The TSA and the FAA do not pepper spray or…
Many people probably wouldn’t even think to question whether or not they can bring Lysol on a plane, but might be surprised to find out that it’s actually not allowed. The following will give you full details of whether you can take Lysol on a plane in either liquid or wipe form as well as…
My wife couldn’t travel without her hairspray. I think she would rather leave me behind than not take her favorite hairspray with her. But can you bring hairspray on a plane and if so where can you pack it? To make sure that you don’t have your hairspray confiscated by a security agent, which happens…
You can buy water on most flights but some people may want a particular brand (although water is water in my opinion) or perhaps may not want to pay airline prices. The airport security liquids rule is probably the most common rule that passengers fail to understand properly so end up having their liquids, including…