carry on umbrellas?
Jun 4, 2021 | 8:27 am
#1
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carry on umbrellas?
Someone told me you're allowed to bring full size umbrellas on board. This surprises me because a strong umbrella with a sharp metal point seems to be a far more dangerous weapon than a box cutter.
Is TSA stupid or what?
Is TSA stupid or what?
Jun 9, 2021 | 9:59 am
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As to your first, full-size umbrellas are not currently mentioned on TSA's web site. They're not specifically prohibited or allowed. I'd say you've got a 50/50 chance of having one disallowed, depending on its weight and construction, and the mood of the individual TSOs at the checkpoint.
Umbrellas are specifically mentioned as being allowed in carry-on luggage, but no mention is made of the size differences. Obviously, you can't really fit a full-size umbrella INSIDE a carry-on bag that meets any airline size requirements, so this page certainly refers to the small collapsible type of umbrella.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...tems/umbrellas
Now, as to your second question...
Jun 9, 2021 | 4:26 pm
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What Can I Bring?
The sentence in red gives complete discretion to the screener no matter what else is stated.
For items not listed here, simply snap a picture or send a question to AskTSA on Facebook Messenger or Twitter. We look forward to answering your questions, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET weekdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends/holidays.
The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.
The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.