Can I check in a box on a plane?

Generally, the answer is yes. As long as it's sturdy enough to make it through the rough-and-tumble screening and transportation process, follows airline size restrictions and doesn't contain any prohibited substances, most airlines don't have a problem with passengers checking boxes as luggage.



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Empty metal containers with lids are generally allowed in carry-on and checked-luggage, but if it has the stink of something restricted -- flammable liquids for example -- then that may be another story.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Pots and pans are generally allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. However, cast iron skillets are prohibited in carry-on bags and must be placed in checked baggage.

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Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.

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If the TSA finds a prohibited item in your checked bag, they will take it out and give you two options: You can throw it away. You can exit the line and put the item in your carry-on luggage and go back through security.

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Almost any sharp object you can imagine will not be allowed on-board a plane in your hand luggage. This includes obvious items like knives, saws, swords, and machetes, but also small items with blades like pairs of scissors that are 4 or longer in size.

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The bottom line: To play it safe, always fly with your Leatherman in checked baggage. Your Leatherman multi-tool has been by your side through lots of adventures and has helped you save the day. But for your upcoming plane trip, the best thing to do is to plan on putting it inside your checked baggage.

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In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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Re: Trip to Italy and Knife laws in Italy Carry is very restricted. You Can carry multitool. But: no One has the right to search you,unless you are suspected to having committed a fellony. Do not use It in public,people might call the police.

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