Prohibited
items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are
seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons—the so-called “dual
use” items. You may not bring these items to security checkpoints
without
authorization.
If you bring a prohibited item to the checkpoint, you may be criminally
and/or civilly prosecuted or, at the least, asked to rid yourself of the
item. A screener and/or Law Enforcement Officer will make this determination,
dependin on what the item is and the circumstances. This is because bringing
a prohibited item to a security checkpoint—even accidentally—is
illegal. Your prohibited item may be detained for use in an investigation
and, if necessary, as evidence in your criminal and/or civil prosecution.
If permitted by the screener or Law Enforcement Officer, you may be allowed
to: consult with the airlines for possible assistance in placing the prohibited
item in checked baggage; withdraw with the item from the screening checkpoint
at that time; make other arrangements for the item, such as taking it to
your car; or, voluntarily abandon the item. Items that are voluntarily abandoned
cannot
be recovered and will not be returned to you.
The following chart outlines items that are permitted and items that are
prohibited in your carry-on or checked baggage. You should note that some
items are allowed in your checked baggage, but not your carry-on. Also pay
careful attention to the “Notes” included at the bottom of each
section – they contain important information about restrictions.
The prohibited and permitted items chart is not intended to be all-inclusive
and
is updated as necessary. To ensure everyone’s security, the screener
may
determine that an item not on the prohibited items chart is prohibited.
In
addition, the screener may also determine that an item on the permitted
chart
is dangerous and therefore may not be brought through the security
checkpoint.
The chart applies to flights originating within the United States. Please
check
with your airline or travel agent for restrictions at destinations outside
of the
United States.
For updates and for more information, visit our website at
www.TSATravelTips.us or call our Consumer Response Center toll-free at 1-
866-289-9673 or email TellTSA@tsa.dot.gov.
