It's an international flight, I don't know if that makes a difference.
2006-11-16 11:16:44 · 10 answers · asked by Alie 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
For international flights, it depends. Call the carrier that you're flying and find out.
If you're traveling on a US Domestic carrier, knitting needles and crochet hooks are on the TSA's "allowed" list for your carry-on bag.
However, the ultimate decision remains with the TSA agent at the security checkpoint. The agent may override the TSA guidelines if he/she feels an item is a threat.
To be safe, take a self addressed, stamped, padded envelope. Thread a lifeline in your work just in case. If for whatever reason the agent doesn't let the needles through, take the needles out and mail the needles back to yourself. The stitches will be held safely on the lifeline. Of course, pack extra needles in your checked bag so you can resume knitting once you land.
I've flown with knitting needles many times since 9-11 and haven't been stopped, but I always have my envelope with me just in case.
2006-11-16 13:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you may or can't take knitting needles contained in the cabin of an plane relies upon on once you're flying on a US provider and no matter if the TSA agent thinks that your needles are a probability. The TSA guidelines say that knitting needles are allowed, although the guidelines would nicely be overridden at any time through a TSA agent. To be danger-free, thread a lifeline through your artwork and %. an additional set of needles on your checked bag. carry a self addressed stamped padded envelope. when you're literally not allowed through protection inclusive of your needles, you may take the knitting off of the needles (thank goodness for that lifeline) and mail them back to your self. you may resume knitting once you attain your vacation spot with the needles on your checked bag. I have taken knitting needles on US distributors. usually i'm knitting socks on timber DPNs or on metallic round needles. I have not been stopped or puzzled about my knitting needles at a protection checkpoint.
2016-11-24 23:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure knitting needles won't be allowed. I had my plastic comb conviscated because the end of the handle was pointed. It wasn't even sharp since it looks nothing like a tinting comb the hairdressers use. In fact, it was curved. I still haven't gotten over the incident, since I thought it was outrageous.
2006-11-16 11:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US I believe knitting needles are allowed now. Check www.tsa.gov for the complete list. They were not allowed at one point, but that has changed. I Don't know international rules, but I have found that anything the US allows, other coutries do too.
2006-11-16 11:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by apuleuis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends- airport, airline, country etc...
Smaller, friendly airports are always fine.
Also, if you like to bring knitting on the planes there are two things you can try to do:
A) bring larger, duller needles (like 13-17) ALWAYS wooden
B) get some really really nice yarn, like the stuff that comes in those big loopy skeins so you can ball it up on the plane, and knit in the hotel.
2006-11-16 15:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sorry knitting needles are not allowed as carry on, I have added links for allowed carried on items.
2006-11-16 11:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by search4travelwebsites 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet not. i mean, my tweezers were taken away from me. how often do you see people get stabbed with a pair of tweezers but hey.. they must know something we don't...
2006-11-17 01:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by tigermoth 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope
2006-11-16 11:50:50 · answer #8 · answered by amdb9ml 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i did and i got fined
2006-11-16 11:18:51 · answer #9 · answered by MyLoserAlterEgo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-17 05:25:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋