I didn't think so, but I checked out the airport website - they said they're okay for carry on. I guess I'm just asking if anyone has ever had them taken away at security.
2006-11-17 12:42:25 · 9 answers · asked by sarahjaniepoo 4 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
If the official website says they are allowed, they must be. I'd suggest you print that out and bring it with you. Most decisions are left up to the security personnel on site, and some are not aware of all the rules. Arguing with them almost never help.
Always be ready to just surrender it if they won't budge. It is not worth the fight and problems it will cause for you and others behind you.
2006-11-17 13:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would print out your answer from the airport and bring it with you.
I was in Heathrow airport shortly after 9/11 and witnessed security removing the knitting needles from a very upset elderly lady.
2006-11-17 20:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by wilkes_in_london 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom knits alot and the knitting needle policy has varied over the past couple of years. Call the airline and ask. Just call their 800 number.
2006-11-17 20:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You may have problems with the metal ones, just ask the airline to be sure. They might allow the plastic needles.
2006-11-17 20:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by anjelfun 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I took a crochet hook on a Delta flight and knitting needles on a Southwest flight this summer, and it was fine.
2006-11-17 20:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by nicky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't allow tweezers or metal nail files, now why would they allow knitting needles. What can you do with tweezers? Tickle them to death?
Whereas with knitting needles you could do at least some damage and therefore I do not think they are allowed.
2006-11-17 23:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They are a security threat.
2006-11-17 21:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No...they are afraid your going to knit an Afghan.....get it...get it....tee hee...
2006-11-17 20:51:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Probably not, careful they don't inspect it for bombs.
2006-11-17 20:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by §†reet R¥dA 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋