Can I take Butter on the plane?
Nov 29, 2015 | 1:09 pm
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Sure you can. You have go to restaurants to get a small butter. You can take it on the plane. That won't have any problems with security.
Nov 29, 2015 | 2:51 pm
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We were looking at about 16 oz of it. So it would have been more than the single serving that I would have got at a restaurant.we didn't take it along anyway.
Oct 20, 2016 | 7:35 am
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http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_re...?search=butter
click and choose butter. Results:
You may transport this item in carry-on or checked baggage. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.
To help officers get a clear look at your bag and reduce the need for additional screening, we suggest you pack your bag in neat layers (layer of clothes, layer of electronics, layer of clothes, layer of shoes, etc.) and wrap cords tightly around electronics items.
Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane.
Personally I just put it out in a plastic bin with my freedom baggie and cell phone. A couple of times I've noticed them glance at it when it rolls out of the machine, but that's it. Back before it was technically allowed I've heard a lot of people say they froze it and put it into a soap dish with much success.
click and choose butter. Results:
You may transport this item in carry-on or checked baggage. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.
To help officers get a clear look at your bag and reduce the need for additional screening, we suggest you pack your bag in neat layers (layer of clothes, layer of electronics, layer of clothes, layer of shoes, etc.) and wrap cords tightly around electronics items.
Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane.
Personally I just put it out in a plastic bin with my freedom baggie and cell phone. A couple of times I've noticed them glance at it when it rolls out of the machine, but that's it. Back before it was technically allowed I've heard a lot of people say they froze it and put it into a soap dish with much success.
Oct 20, 2016 | 9:39 am
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If it is cut into small slices and put into your Kippie bag, it shouldn't be a problem.
Be sure the slices are so small that even the most challenging screener can't refuse them on the grounds that without a label, he can't tell if the individual slices are <3.4 ounces.
Be sure the slices are so small that even the most challenging screener can't refuse them on the grounds that without a label, he can't tell if the individual slices are <3.4 ounces.
Aug 3, 2018 | 2:00 pm
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Butter as a Carry on
Does anyone know if you can bring three sticks of butter as a carry on or do I have to check it? I know that softened butter would be a liquid, but is a firm or frozen stick considered a liquid or gel?
Aug 3, 2018 | 2:27 pm
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Hello [MENTION=112039]SJC ORD LDR[/MENTION],
I merged your question into an existing thread discussing that subject.
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I merged your question into an existing thread discussing that subject.
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Aug 3, 2018 | 2:47 pm
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Most of the time, they don’t fuss over butter. I would just take the frozen stick of butter and stick it in a plastic baggie with my toiletries.
Aug 3, 2018 | 4:56 pm
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Some say it’s a gel if it can be spread easily. Some say it’s not a gel if it’s too hard to be squeezed quickly and be applied.
Most of the time, they don’t fuss over butter. I would just take the frozen stick of butter and stick it in a plastic baggie with my toiletries.
