Airline Carry On Rules For Luggage

7 Responses to “Are Tweezers Allowed In Carry On Luggage On An Airplane?”

1. Lindsey P on August 9th, 2009 at 3:50 PM

   go to tsa.gov this is the offical government website that does the airport security, it will list what you can and can not take in your carry on.
   I used to work for an airline. We were not allowed to answer those types of questions, all security questions were forwarded to TSA agents.
   Oh and YES they are! I just went onto tsa.gove and read what you can and can’t take and you CAN take them! I posted the list and the link below!~
   Item Carry-on Checked
   Aerosol spray bottles and cans Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Cigar Cutters Yes Yes
   Corkscrews Yes Yes
   Cuticle Cutters Yes Yes
   Deodorants made of gel or aerosol Yes -3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Eye drops – You are allowed to carry a 3 oz. or smaller container of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. There is no restriction on the amount you may carry, but containers greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes
   Eyeglass Repair Tools – including screwdrivers. Yes Yes
   Eyelash Curlers Yes Yes
   Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics – Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft. Yes Yes
   Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Hair Straightener or Detangler Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Knitting and Crochet Needles Yes Yes
   Knives – except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. No Yes
   Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid foundations Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid sanitizers Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid soaps Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Liquid mascara Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Make up removers or facial cleansers Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Mouthwash Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Nail Clippers Yes Yes
   Nail Files Yes Yes
   Nail polish and removers Yes -3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills – You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. For more details see read our information on liquid medications Yes Yes
   Personal lubricants – You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes
   Safety Razors – including disposable razors. Yes Yes
   Saline solution – You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes
   Scissors – plastic or metal with blunt tips. Yes Yes
   Scissors – metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length. Yes Yes
   Shampoos and conditioners Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Toothpaste Yes – 3 oz. or smaller container Yes
   Toy Transformer Robots Yes Yes
   Toy Weapons – if not realistic replicas. Yes Yes
   Tweezers Yes
   Umbrellas- allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes
   Walking Canes – allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes
   NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at http://www.faa.gov

2. Ms.Hocke on August 9th, 2009 at 4:33 PM

   Depends where you are leaving from. From US, tweezers are listed as an allowed carryon item. Link to TSA site below.
   If Canada check out CATSA site.

3. ellelle_ on August 9th, 2009 at 4:55 PM

   Tweezers are A OKAY!! Earplugs are allowed and are the most important to your comfort! Enjoy your trip TV!

4. Mom on August 9th, 2009 at 5:13 PM

   Nope you can pack them but you’ll have to check in your bag.

5. happy on August 9th, 2009 at 5:16 PM

   Probably not. I’m sure some idiot out there has already tried to hijack a plane with tweezers. Come on. Arm your crew and call it a day.

6. x50cc59 on August 9th, 2009 at 5:32 PM

   no i went recently and tweezers were not allowed. ear plugs are fine, to my knowledge.

7. Mrs. David Williams on August 9th, 2009 at 5:52 PM

   ear plus yes.

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