From Acid to Slime: Strange Items You CAN Bring On A Plane
Carly Zinderman May 06, 2018
You probably know the basics of what you can and can’t bring on a plane. But some people like to travel with more than just the essentials. Travel + Leisure has compiled a list of the more unique items that people have asked about packing on a plane.
The website found queries on Quora wondering about bring slime, citric acid, an accordion, pepper spray, black petrol, a coyote skull, weed, hair wax, and cornbread on their upcoming flight.
Have your own questions about what you can and can’t bring on a flight? The TSA has a helpful “What can I bring?” search tool on their website.
Categorized by Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral, check out what you can and can’t bring on a plane in each category:
Animal:
Antlers are acceptable, as are artificial bones. Just don’t bring bear spray or bear bangers. Stuffed animals are okay, subject to size because they must fit in overhead bins. Fishing gear has very specific guidelines, as do live lobsters.
Vegetable:
You can carry on bread, including cornbread, as well as many other solid foods. You can’t carry-on or check moonshine and you should also follow the carry-on rule for liquids and gels, including citric acid and slime. But fertilizer isn’t allowed in carry-on or checked luggage.
Mineral:
Black petrol may be a liquid but most flammable items are banned in both carry-on and checked luggage. Hair wax and other cosmetics are allowed but follow the liquid/gel rules.
Accordions are a musical instrument and must be screened, even in checked bags. Some instruments can be carried on but many cannot.
Weapons:
Weapons are a problem on planes and some can be checked and others cannot. TSA understands that real lightsabers are not so much an issue and allows plastic toy versions to be both carried on and checked.
If you’re packing something out of the ordinary, it’s best to check with TSA first about any possible restrictions. Violating TSA rules can incur a fine of up to $13,066 for each violation. While TSA provides a handy guide to what you can and can’t bring on a plane on their website, the on-duty official makes the ultimate call.
