How do you fly with injectable medications?

Checked Bags: Yes Unused syringes are allowed when accompanied by injectable medication. You must declare these items to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection. We recommend, but do not require, that your medications be labeled to facilitate the security process.



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Needles and syringes used to inject medications are allowed past the security checkpoint if they're packed with the medication for which they're needed. Please alert a Flight Attendant if you use a needle or syringe while onboard so we can provide a disposal container.

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Flying With Refrigerated Medications Your medication may freeze and become ruined if it is placed with your checked luggage in the baggage compartment. The TSA allows medically necessary liquids, associated supplies (such as syringes), and ice packs to keep liquids cool to pass through security after screening.

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In general, you may place your knitting needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on or checked baggage. Circular thread cutters or any other cutter or needlepoint tools that contain blades must be placed in checked baggage. You are permitted to keep scissors smaller than 4 inches in your carry-on baggage.

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The TSA does not require you to have your medication in its original prescription bottle, so traveling with a pill case does not violate any rules. You will also generally not have to tell the officers about your medication unless it is a liquid.

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Does medication need to be in a clear plastic bag? You may place medications in 3.4 ounce (100 milliliters) or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items.

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TSA Regulations About Needles, Syringes, and Sharps But in general, you are allowed to travel with your insulin and supplies as long as they're properly packed and labeled. You should also declare your supplies to the TSA when you go through security and the screening process and talk to TSA agents.

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Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

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When drugs are confiscated in airports, TSA officers usually refer to law enforcement to secure the confiscated substances and store them in a warehouse known as a crime laboratory. Here, the drugs will be tested, organized, and shelved for trials.

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Firearms and ammunition, as well as any replicas or imitations. Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals. Lithium batteries and other hazardous materials, as these can pose a safety risk if not handled properly.

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