Does flying hurt piercings?

If by fly you mean in an airplane, there are no risks associated with flying with new piercings. The change in air pressure would have no effect. The inside of a plane can be a hotbed of diseases though, so give your piercings a good, careful clean afterwards when you can.



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The cabin pressure is different from the normal air pressure on the ground. The climate in an airplane is also different from the natural climate back on earth. The air is dry, which causes much more static electricity. This can cause your piercing to become itchy.

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Piercings: Similar to tattoos, many airlines have relaxed their policies on piercings in recent years. Some airlines allow nose rings and other facial piercings, while others may require employees to remove them during work hours. Ear piercings are generally allowed for both flight attendants and pilots.

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TSA Guidelines for Jewelry You may need to remove multiple pieces or bulky jewelry. In general, small pieces of jewelry like rings and earrings can be worn through TSA checkpoints without issue. However, heavy jewelry with bulky metal components or multiple pieces can trigger the scanner.

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Certain metal body piercings may cause the machines to alarm and a pat-down may be required. If additional screening is required, you may be asked to remove your body piercing in private as an alternative to the pat-down.

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