TSA Has a Sense of Humor
#1
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TSA Has a Sense of Humor
Or at least whoever wrote the prohibited/allows list is a Star Wars fan:
From: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...ing/all?page=8
Too funny! With every other note on the type of item being dead serious, this was like finding a unicorn in the desert.
Thought it might bring some smiles. Happy flying!
Edit: Apparently there's at least someone on the staff with a great sense of humor:
For Checked bags: We asked the Magic 8 Ball and it told us…It is certain!
From: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...ing/all?page=8
License plate
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Life Vest
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Light Bulbs
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Light Saber
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Thought it might bring some smiles. Happy flying!
Edit: Apparently there's at least someone on the staff with a great sense of humor:
Longboards
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Lotion
- Carry On Bags: Yes (Less than 3.4oz/100 ml allowed)
- Checked Bags: Yes
Luggage Protection Covers
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Magic 8 Ball
- Carry On Bags: No
- Checked Bags: Yes
For Checked bags: We asked the Magic 8 Ball and it told us…It is certain!
Magnets
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Last edited by SamirD; Apr 9, 2019 at 9:50 pm Reason: More humor!
#2
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Pocket Knife
- Carry On Bags: No
- Checked Bags: Yes
Skates
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Guess people have asked...
Harry Potter wand
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Last edited by TWA884; Apr 10, 2019 at 10:23 am
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I guess it will be important to take documentation with some if you have them on you.
Interesting! They usually had this covered anywhere else I read.
The one thing I didn't find was UPS systems. Because of the sealed lead-acid batteries in these I've never tried to take one and have just shipped them ahead of time, but I wonder what the rule is on them since batteries are allowed to a certain extent.
I'm surprised they didn't poke fun at these:
Live Lobster
- Carry On Bags: Check with Airline
- Checked Bags: Yes
Parachutes
- Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)
- Checked Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)
Parachutes should always be packed separately from other baggage. If a TSA officer determines that a bag must be opened to inspect the parachute, you must be present to assist in the inspection. If you are not within the screening area, you will be paged using the airport intercom system; if you are not present to assist with screening the parachute, the parachute will not be allowed on the plane. For this reason, passengers with parachutes are encouraged to add 30 minutes to the airlines' recommended arrival window. TSA is not responsible for repacking parachutes. All parachutes should be thoroughly inspected at their end destination to make sure that the equipment is still safe to use.
Lock Picks
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
Last edited by TWA884; Apr 10, 2019 at 10:22 am Reason: Merge consecutive posts by the same member
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Live Lobster
- Carry On Bags: Check with Airline
- Checked Bags: Yes
Ahh, so I CAN bring my emotional support crustacean! Good to know!
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Live Lobster
- Carry On Bags: Check with Airline
- Checked Bags: Yes
Ahh, so I CAN bring my emotional support crustacean! Good to know!
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Live Lobster
- Carry On Bags: Check with Airline
- Checked Bags: Yes
Ahh, so I CAN bring my emotional support crustacean! Good to know!
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That + a bottle of cheap Dom courtesy of the Delta Sky Club and I'm starting to actually feel premium.