Lufthansa on X: @amandinevb Knitting needles can be taken as checked luggage and not as a carry on item. Socks for Christmas, lovely! =) /Yola / X.
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Knitting needles on International flightsCountries that officially state (in the flight regulations) that knitting needles are allowed. These include the US, the UK and Australia. Countries that explicitly prohibit knitting needles on flights. (Greece and other countries in the EU fall into this category.)
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) clearly says you are allowed to bring knitting needles in your carry on bags or your checked backs. The same applies to crochet hooks.
TSA reiterates, “In general, you may place your knitting needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on or checked baggage.” Therefore, both your knitting needles and your sewing needles / tapestry needles should be fine. They add, however, that scissors and thread cutters are a different story.
For reasons of safety, the following items are prohibited:Petrol-operated equipment and tools that already contain minimal amounts of petrol (e.g. for test purposes) Camping stoves, gas cylinders, filled scuba tanks. Explosives, fireworks, flares. Electroshock weapons, e.g. stun guns (tasers)
Knitting needles are technically allowed on domestic flights in the United States, though the latest TSA guidelines recommend that needles be “sheathed” for the safety of inspectors (this wording makes them sound more weapon-like, don't you think?).
Yes, crochet hooks are allowed on airplanes (in both your carry-on or checked) by the TSA. One note: The app does notes that sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. That would go for knitting needles, as well.
If you're wondering whether you can pack needles in your checked baggage, the answer is generally yes. However, it's advisable to place them in a secure container to prevent accidental injury.
The TSA advises all needles should be enclosed in a hard shell when not in use. The best approach here is to buy something like John James Pebble, as it's clear, so the TSA agents can see, they're enclosed, and they stay they're embroidery needles (this is rarely asked, but helps to show it).
In addition, generally, after surgery and depending on it, it may be recommended to avoid air travel for a while because long hours of travel can increase the risk of developing a blood clot in the body's veins. But going back to what interests us, can you travel by plane with stitches? The answer is yes.
Transportation authorities within Europe have no explicit restrictions on crochet hooks and generally it is possible to take crochet hooks on European flights. However, individual airlines may have their own policies regarding onboard items, so it's wise to consult them beforehand.
The scissors should have blades that are no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point. This helps ensure they're safe to carry on board in both your carry-on baggage as well as your checked bag. But, for safety purposes, it's a good idea to keep them in a hard-sided secure case.
If packed in carry-on, they must be less than 4 inches from the pivot point. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'
Can I bring a backpack too? Normally you are allowed to have one trolley bag + one personal item. As a personal item, a reasonable size backpack where you e.g. keep your laptop and that can be stored under the seat in front of you should be fine.