2006-09-02 03:14:44 · 10 answers · asked by liz 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I was incorrect. It appears you can carry them on in the US. here is a detailed list:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4
2006-09-02 03:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe.
If your flight originates in the US, knitting needles and crochet hooks are listed as allowed items in your carry on in the TSA guidelines.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#1
However, the guidelines and can be overridden by a TSA agent if he or she thinks that an item is a threat. So take along a piece of waste yarn, a crochet hook, and a padded self-addressed stamped envelope. In the rare case that a screening agent will not allow your needles on the plane, you can save your work onto the waste yarn and mail the needles and crochet hook back to yourself. Of course pack an extra set of needles in your checked bag.
In the many times I've flown in the US, I was allowed to take my needles onboard. But, I was always ready to mail them to myself if an overzealous TSA agent wouldn't let them through.
If your flight originates outside of the US, check with your carrier.
2006-09-02 07:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While travelling carry the "might be risky" things in your handbag. So that if n case anything happens..just slip it out and xplain that ur carrying the needles...this saves tme and it saves u causing a scene...Have a comfy flight...sleepwell and hope the foods good and the Inflight entertainment..hope no crying babies onboard!
2006-09-02 03:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that, according to BAA, you are not allowed to take tablespoons in your hand baggage, and a knitting needle is somewhat more pointy than that, I think you should be put them in your hold baggage.
2006-09-02 03:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by komadori 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knitting and crochet needles are specifically permitted.
2006-09-02 03:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by Engineer-Poet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Obi Wan. Pack them with your regular "checked" luggage. No weapons (even pretend ones) are allowed as carry-on.
2016-03-27 04:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-02 03:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, but relax. You'll be given a knife and fork after an hour
2006-09-02 03:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
nope, i think they changed the rules to allow them a bit back.
2006-09-02 03:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you push one into your chest what will happen? They are lethal weapons.
2006-09-02 03:23:50 · answer #10 · answered by cheyenne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋