Yes. Generally, passengers are not allowed to carry firearms other than in checked baggage, as described above. There are exceptions for Law Enforcement Officers (abbreviated “LEO's”). These exceptions are covered in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), section 1544.219.

Yes, FBI agents and other federal law enforcement officers can carry firearms on commercial aircraft in 2026, but only under very specific regulatory conditions mandated by the TSA. To fly armed, the agent must be on official business and have an operational need to have the weapon accessible (for example, escorting a prisoner, being on a protective detail, or traveling to an active crime scene). They cannot simply carry a gun because of their status if they are going on a personal vacation. The process involves presenting credentials to the airline at the check-in counter and the gate, and filling out a "Law Enforcement Paperwork" form (often referred to as a "Flying Armed" form). They must also notify the flight crew and any other armed LEOs on board of their presence and seat location. The weapon must remain concealed at all times. If they are not on official duty, they must follow the same rules as civilians: the firearm must be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided container, and transported strictly within checked baggage.