What things can I not bring on an airplane?

Question

I have heard different things about liquids and such

Answer 1

If you can fit it into a small ziplock bag, it's fine--meaning shampoos and mouthwash in the travel size are fine.

Anything large like water is off limits. This is what the website for the FAA said:

"Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers three ounces or less,
Items must be put in a one quart, clear plastic zip-top bag, and
Only one zip-top bag per passenger. "

Basically, dry foods are fine. You could walk in with a sandwich. If it's a liquid that's over 2 ounces and not in the ziplock bag, you can't bring it.

Really, use common sense. If your airport has you going through security and then going to the terminals where there is food available for purchase, you can take liquids on board.

Do not wrap gifts. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Please wrap gifts after arriving at your destination.

Apply 3-1-1 to gifts. 3-1-1 isn’t just about shampoo and toothpaste. Food items such as jams, salsas, sauces, syrups and dips will not be allowed through the checkpoint unless they are in containers three ounces or less and in the passenger’s one quart zip-top bag. This applies to gift items including lotions, creams, scented oil, liquid soaps, perfumes, and even snow globes, that are in excess of three ounces -- even if they are in sealed gift packs. We suggest you ship these items prior to your trip or put them in your checked baggage.

Any of these items WILL be allowed on the plane IF you purchase them after the security checkpoint. TSA allows liquid items purchased after the checkpoint onto planes because these items have been previously screened.

Answer 2

I heard the liquid ban was removed but you might want to pack any liquids in checked luggage. Always put them in a ziploc too. The air pressure sometimes makes liquids leak in your luggage. I found that out the hard way. Here is some information I found;
These measures will prevent passengers from carrying hand luggage into the cabin of an aircraft with the following exceptions (which must be placed in a plastic bag):

Pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses plus contents, for example, money, credit cards, identity cards, etc. Handbags not allowed.

Travel documents essential for the journey, such as passports and travel tickets.

Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight, such as a diabetic kit, except in liquid form unless verified as authentic. You will need a prescription to carry on medicines.

Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases.

Contact lens holders, without bottles of solution.

For those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger), and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, such as diapers, wipes, creams, and diaper disposal bags.

Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed, i.e., tampons, pads, towels and wipes.

Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs.

Keys (but no electrical key fobs).

Any food purchased in the international departures lounge must be consumed before boarding.

All passengers must be hand searched, and their footwear and all the items they are carrying must be X-rayed. Any liquids discovered must be removed from the passenger.

Wheelchairs and walking aids must be X-rayed, and only airport-provided wheelchairs may pass through the screening point.

Answer 3

There are some common rules such as dangerous objects etc, but each airline also has their own set of rules. Check out your airlines rules on their website for the latest list. Medical and musical equipment is also being forbidden on board, so check out the list, or call and ask before you go.

Answer 4

I am sure of one thing. The rules are now that if you buy a drink from a store in the secure part of the airport, then you can bring that onto the plane. I guess you need the receipt. I'm not sure. The total liquid ban was modified to allow exceptions like that.

Answer 5

Inflammable material, such as hairspray; some metal objects such as guns, etc; things with strong smells, such as some fruits like Durians (very popular in Indonesia).

Answer 6

FaZizzle already provided all the information you need, I just want to add-- there are different criteria for thing to be taken as hand luggage and booked luggage.
You can bring lot of things in the luggage which you booked, but can not take green foods, some countries prohibit cooked food also. but you can take even scissor, hand knife and even gun. But you can not take sort of arms or explosive in hand luggage. In hand luggage you can not even take blade. If you have to carry blade , knife, scissors, Swiss knife etc then take it in main baggage , which you book with airline.
Thanks

Answer 7

Any kind of weapon is off limits. Inflammable material such as hair sprays should not be brought. You have to keep them well-hidden in order for it to be allowed.

Answer 8

Dynamite, Plutonium, Fireworks, Hand Grenades, Flame Throwers, Vibrators, Ice Picks, Tasers, Switchblades, Nunchucks, Anthrax.

Any more questions?

Answer 9

Depends where you are flying to and from... ? at Sydney airport, there only restrictions on flights going to the USA and UK.... Check with the airline prior to your departure to avoid any problems or disappointments on the day

Answer 10

I have attached some articles relating to the latest information on what you can carry on a plane.