BANNED Carry-On Items 2024 | (TSA Airport Security Rules)

TSA Airport Security Rules 2024 (what NOT to pack in CARRY ON!)

Travel tips you need to know for going through TSA Airport Security with a carry-on suitcase, cabin and under-seat bag, as well as personal item bag in 2024.

Get ready to pack your carry-on luggage like a pro! In this video, we cover cabin baggage tips and the rules for what you can and can't pack in a carry-on suitcase to avoid any issues at the airport security checkpoint. Learn about restrictions on items such as liquids, e-cigerettes, vape pens, sharp items, scissors, razors, tweezers and weapons. Subscribe for more travel tips and have a stress-free airport experience.

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00:00 Airport Security rules
00:11 suitcase, personal item, backpacks
00:21 liquids
00:51 what about scissors?
01:11 multi-purpose tools
01:21 things you might not think of
01:45 sport stuff
01:55 powders (special instructions!)
02:07 lighters
02:26 tools & appliances
02:36 drugs (legal in my state!)
02:48 vape pens & e-cigs

[sunnyscott]

I forgot about my nice CRKT pocket knife when I was going through TSA.
It was in the very bottom of my messenger bag style purse.
TSA did NOT confiscate it. They gave me the opportunity to mail it back to myself for a charge of $15. I filled out the paperwork and signed it, dropped my knife into the provided envelope. It was back at my house in less than a week. Well worth the price.

[BoeingJetJockey]

There was a time when Australian airport security guy confiscated my unopened ‘Laughing cow’ box of cheese and he said it’s considered a liquid as the cheese is ‘spreadable’.
Funny thing is…. I actually asked him if he aware that I’m THE captain of the flight & I don’t need any weapon (especially ‘cheese’) to take control of the plane… DUH!
TSA are a clown compared to those Aussie security guys!

[Mamallina]

Great concise and clear video. Thanks!

[ricardo]

I like your new midweek mini-video. They help keep us updated and remind us of your longer upcoming weekend video. 😊

[letterbox]

Even knowing all these rules I still overlooked the Isopropyl Alcohol I put in my backpack- so your reminder is very helpful.

[RaviGupta-zvyi]

Great content...thanks... Do you think you create some tips for traveling with toddlers... Like seat selection... Things allowed etc

[Falconlibrary]

Can't we all just wear a TSA-branded lycra form-fitting onesie (unisex) and be limited to only what we can carry in a one quart Glad baggie? Oh, and flip flops of course.
You just reminded me why I stopped flying. But thanks for such a well-organized presentation. As a former teacher, I give it an A+ and a thumbs up.

[heatherframpton]

Thanks! I haven't flown since March 2020 right at Covid-19 restrictions beginning. Next flight, next month! 😊❤️✈️🧳💺

[paulinamiramontes]

I would like to see how you pack your backpack... i have the nordace siena but i cant find a way to pack it well

[mrjohnklake]

You are able to carry a thermos as long as it is empty. Once past security, you can use it for whatever. I used it for ice water internationally and only had to empty it once between flights in Haneda Tokyo, Japan. Annoying because I was able to go directly to the airline lounge and refill the thermos with ice and water again.

[u_t_d_s_h-_a]

Objects ---main of which are sharp pointed ones---like forks ---which for some unknown reasons ---airlines themselves inadvertently provide potential aggressors capable of undertaking like deeds as would smuggled tapering trappings

[SarahDeshay]

You can add no cast iron frying pans or wood rolling pins with a metal rod through the middles that holds the handles on.

[kevincollins]

I love your videos. I travel about once a month and get a chance to go all over the place. One thing you brought up was lighters. I'm not a smoker but have always carried a lighter for work and vacation my personal favorite is a butane torch lighter. Basically lights anywhere and keeps goings. Although listed on not safe to carry list it they are frequently over looked while going through security. I'd say 1 in 10 will refuse it and it seems to be completely random as well as to which security catches it. So I do carry them but basically expect them to be confiscated and try not spend more then $20 for them.

[labtechsuperstar]

The thing about the "Swiss Army" style knife not being allowed...I dunno, is that new? My dad has always travelled with it and no problem. Once a security screener opened the knife, held it up to his badge and said, "That's fine. If it's shorter than my badge it's OK". I really wish they would abolish the silly liquids rule.

[paulabroadway]

I'm sitting here wondering what someone did for the TSA to need to include "toaster" on the no-no list. Hmm. LOL

[better]

Can we take groceries items like flour, spice packets, sugar kind of in hand luggage?

And how about glassware items like kitchen glass containers (empty) glass jars in hand luggage??

[patrickpepper]

Do you have to put all your medication in a bag by themselves to go through security. Thanks

[germanshepherd]

Hi I want to take a soundbar which fits in my checking bag! It weights around 7 lbs . Can I carry ?

[Cindymeetsworld]

I had a cardboard emery board taken from me once by the TSA!😂

[FastFredTravels]

Guatemala stopped me and took my small scissors with blades less than 1.5 inches. They also took my corkscrew that had no blade. Seems Panama has tighter rules than the US.