What does TSA look for in carry-on baggage?

In addition to screening personal electronic devices separately, including laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles, TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate other items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine ...



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Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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The following list are the items that look like part of an explosive device and could trigger a TSA search:
  • Personal electronics.
  • Hair driers.
  • Curling Irons.
  • Electric Razors.
  • iPods / Music players.
  • Connecting cables and wires.
  • Battery chargers.
  • Shoes (especially shoe soles)


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The TSA's liquid limit for carry-ons—known as the 3-1-1 rule—allows travelers to pack liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes under 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in their carry-on bags. Passengers are allowed up to one quart-sized bag per person, or roughly nine 3.4-ounce containers in a single quart-sized bag.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required by law to screen every bag that is transported on a commercial aircraft, regardless of whether the bag travels in the cabin of the aircraft as carry-on luggage or if it is checked with the airline.

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The groin area between the abdomen and thigh contains several lymph nodes, blood vessels, and muscles. Airport body scanners often target the groin area because it contains sensitive areas that could be mistaken for weapons or explosives.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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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. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.

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What is not allowed on a plane in carry on baggage: the short version
  • Liquids over 3.4 ounces (100ml) or liquids that do not fit in your one permitted liquids bag.
  • Sharp objects.
  • Flammable liquids or other flammable items.
  • Guns.
  • Weapons.
  • Self defense items.
  • Safety razors or straight razors.
  • Swords.


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Looking, Acting, or Behaving In a Suspicious Manner Some of the most mundane things that can get you yanked out of your line are: Yawning too much. Coughing and clearing your throat frequently. Looking around in a suspicious manner (darting eyes, focusing on odd spots)

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As shown in more detail below, this additional screening could be caused by things like: Your name matching a name of interest in a database. You raising suspicions while going through airport security. Your bag getting flagged when going through an x-ray machine.

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TSA Rules for Makeup The guideline says: containers should be 3.4 ounce or less, inside 1 clear, quart-sized bag, and only 1 of these bags in your carry-on luggage.

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Shampoo and Deodorant If any of the containers are larger than 3.4 ounces, you will need to pack them in your checked luggage. Note, however, that if you prefer to use solid or powder deodorant, you may pack it in your carry-on without having to store it in your liquids bag.

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You must be able to fit all your 3-ounce bottles into a 1-quart bag, which is 6 x 9 inches. This usually equates to nine bottles. FYI, you can use a Ziploc or any anything that's about that size, but the TSA doesn't officially approve or disapprove of any bags.

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TSA counts mascara as a liquid, so the 3-1-1 rule for packing it in hand luggage applies. It states that all liquids have to be in 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottles or smaller and packed in a 1-quart bag. Mascara usually isn't above 3.4 oz, so you're free to pack it in your hand luggage.

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Can you take unmarked pills on a plane? You can take unmarked pills with you on a plane in carry-on and checked baggage. Your medication does not have to be in its original packaging.

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