From Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the following are guidelines of Prohibited and Exception Items for flight baggage. For more information, visit http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/new-items.shtm
Prohibited Items
Travel Tips to be Prepared for Enhanced Security
Due to enhanced security measures most liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.
Liquids, gels and lotions can be purchased beyond the checkpoint but must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft.
Exceptions: Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; up to 8 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment and up to 4 oz. of non-prescription liquid medications.
While we can not provide an exhaustive list of items, below are some of the most common items now prohibited. Please note, if you have questions or doubts on certain items, place those in your checked baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read our full list of prohibited items to avoid hassle.
Prohibited Items:
Makeup and Personal Items
Aerosal spray bottles and cans
All creams and lotions including
Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topcial or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc.
Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents
Eye drops (See exceptions below)
Gel deodorantsHair styling gels
Hair sprays of all kinds including aerosol
Hair straightener or detangler
Lip gels and balms
Lip glosses or liquids for lips
Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled bubble bath balls or bath oils or moisturizers
Liquid foundations
Liquid, gel or spray perfumes or colognes
Liquid sanitizers
Liquid soaps
Make up removers or facial cleansers
Mascara
Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills (See our section on Medications)
MouthwashNail polish and removersSaline solution (See exceptions below)
Shampoos and conditioners
Toothpaste
Food and Drinks
All beverages, Camelbaks and similar backpacks and water bottles (See exceptions below)
Cheese in pressurized containers
Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items)
Gel based sports supplementsJellosPuddingWhipped cream
Yogurt or gel like food substances
Other Items
Baby teethers with gel or liquid insideChildren’s toys with gel insideGel candlesGel shoe inserts (See exceptions below)Lighters (Read our section on lighters and matches)
Exceptions:
Under certain circumstances, some items from the list above are permitted. To help you understand more about these items and the circumstances under which they are permitted please read below.
Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.Gel Shoe Inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.Prescription and non-prescription medications and other medical needsSaline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items
