Airline travel has gotten so complicated.  Security lines are long; there are extra fees for baggage; adults need to keep out their federal or state-issued ID through the checkpoint; and there are restrictions on what can be carried onto the flight.  The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website is the first place to go to find out the truth about these restrictions.

Here are three things you can’t carry on to your flight:

  1. Liquids over 3.4 ounces (including toothpaste)
  2. Scissors (blades larger than 4 inches)
  3. Knives with sharp blades, including pocketknives

Check the full list of prohibited items at the TSA website.

By the way, you can carry-on nail clippers, lighters, medications and knitting needles.

Are you curious about what happens to all the items that don’t make it through the security checkpoint?  Check out Blogger Bob’s answer on the TSA Blog.

If you have questions or comments on your security experience, you can send TSA an email via Talk to TSA.  It will be answered by the person in charge of security at the airport for which you’re commenting.  Happy traveling!

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