I just saw this very complete item by item list of what you can and cannot put in your carryon.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/printable
Both "hiking poles" and "walking sticks" (which are often discussed here ) are a NO.
So is cast-iron cookware! But no worries, you can carry on your Abuelo's tortilla press.
Some years ago we bought several small olive wood cutting boards in San Gimignano as gifts. My DH had them in his backpack, and the security people at Florence airport wouldn't let him bring them on board. When he asked why, the guard picked one up by the handle and mimicked using a hatchet type motion. Very effective demonstration.
Edit to add: I don't see cutting boards on the list!
So the cutting boards had a handle? I will remember not to pack any of those in my carryon next time.
A waffle iron is OK. Mine has cast iron wafflers. Cast iron is not OK. Seems like a conflicting situation.
Hey, I can bring my light saber. Guess I will have to leave my sword at home (the toy foam sword, really??)
And I can't take any amount of ice cream through?
But a live lobster is OK. Will they cook it for you on the plane?
Wow, what a list!
So the cutting boards with handles were not allowed, but from this list you could bring antlers and a glass vase?
My brother (a pilot) will attest to his cast iron skillet being denied. Other brothers had Disneyland toy swords denied way back in the 90s.
What a relief to know that belts, clothes and shoes are allowed.🤔
Guess I might as well check my back bacon with my cast iron fry pan.
Patricia... LOL literally. Belts might iffy soon
Toy plastic screwdrivers and hammers are no nos too.
Bruce, would not that back bacon be considered a gel?
I am remembering the time in 1974, before all the regulations, when we carried a disassembled radial arm saw up to Alaska as checked luggage. No problem.
and who could afford to check the cast-iron cookware!!?? You would exceed your weight allowance just about the very minute that you put it in your suitcase!
But I'm glad to hear the cast-iron cookware isn't going to be allowed as carry-on in the compartment over my head -- got hit once by an umbrella that fell out, not sure I would survive a direct hit by a skillet.
Cherry preserves made by a local Amish woman was too liquid. Next time, need for it to be overcooked into a block.
Surprised they don't mention bowling balls. Having one of those roll out of the overhead and down on you would not be a pleasant experience.
I saw a 10 yr old kid carrying a big eagle souvenir through the airport. Gold, heavy, about 18" each way, with full wing spread. You know, the kind of souvenir that a 10 yr old boy would buy for himself. The wings and beak looked awfully poke-y to me, but he'd made it through security. I was glad he was not on my flight.
So, knitting needles are allowed, but a corkscrew with a 1" blade is not?
Mark, you are allowed to carry on a bowling ball or bocce balls, but the Magic 8 ball has to be checked. Bowling pins can’t come into the cabin, either. Yes, this gives new meaning to “watch out for bags that might have shifted” when you open the overhead compartments.
I'm glad antlers are OK. I have to travel with my emotional support antlers.
Lola...love the radial arm saw story!
What about my emotional support corkscrew?
I flew to Reno once when there was a national bowling tournament going on (they have a big bowling complex there). They had to announce more than once that bowling balls should not be put in the overhead. Didn't stop some folks from arguing about it with the crew.
