Airport Security – what can and can’t you take through airport security

Travel Easier provides plenty of advice on what you can and can’t take through airport security.

This includes some of the more complicated airport security rules in details (the liquids rule for example). We show what you are allowed to take in your carry on and what you are not permitted. We also show what you can bring in your checked bags.

If you want a smooth passage through security when you fly then you will find lots of tips and tricks to speed your passage. Follow these tips to avoid any embarrassing situations and also may prevent you having things confiscated by security agents.

  • Can You Bring Rolling Papers on a Plane?

    Can You Bring Rolling Papers on a Plane?

    Many smokers prefer to use leaf tobacco and roll their own cigarettes using rolling papers, rather than buy manufactured cigarettes. So naturally, they will want to do the same while traveling so need to know whether they can take rolling papers with them. You will not be able to actually use them to make up…

  • What Are the Rules for Bringing Hairspray on A Plane?

    What Are the Rules for Bringing Hairspray on A Plane?

    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…

  • Can You Take Fruit on a Plane?

    Can You Take Fruit on a Plane?

    As a lifelong fresh fruit addict, I would find it very hard to go for any length of time without eating some. However, despite my love of fruit, I have never actually taken any fruit in my carry on bag to eat on a flight; in fact, it would never occur to me to do…

  • Can You Bring a Candle on a Plane? TSA Candles Rule Explained

    Can You Bring a Candle on a Plane? TSA Candles Rule Explained

    Bringing candles on a plane is not something I had ever considered. After all, you don’t generally get too many power outages when you are flying! I joke of course but it seems many people do want to bring candles on a plane with them anyway. People often buy candles when on vacation to take…

  • Can You Take AA Batteries on a Plane?

    Can You Take AA Batteries on a Plane?

    Summertime is usually the time for travel. When you travel, there are lots of devices that you need to bring that require batteries to operate. You will need your camera, laptop, other personal electronics and other battery-operated equipment which are necessary to make your vacation fun. The Quick Answer: AA, AAA, C and D and…

  • Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane? Carry On and Checked Bags

    Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane? Carry On and Checked Bags

    If you are going on a long flight then you may well feel like you might want to do something with your hair before you arrive at your destination to stop yourself from looking like you have been dragged through a hedge backward. Obviously, you cannot wash your hair conventionally with normal liquid shampoo but…

  • Can You Take Water on a Plane?

    Can You Take Water on a Plane?

    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…

  • Can You Bring a Power Bank on a Plane? Power Bank Airplane Rules

    Can You Bring a Power Bank on a Plane? Power Bank Airplane Rules

    Electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops are an essential part of life these days and this applies to traveling with them too. The last thing you want is an empty battery during a flight, or at your destination. So being able to take a means of recharging them while onboard is quite important…

  • Taking Medication on a Plane – TSA Medication Rules

    Taking Medication on a Plane – TSA Medication Rules

    Traveling can be stressful enough when you are well but if you have an illness it can obviously be much worse. So if need to take your prescription medication on a plane with you that can add to the stress if you are unsure if you will be able to fly with them. I first…