Flying’s generally a breeze, but there are some things you just can’t bring along for the ride. Unlike tossing your stuff into the car or hopping on a bus, going airborne comes with its own set of rules. You’ve got to run your gear through those airport x-ray machines, and if they spot something shady, you’re in for a chat.
So, what exactly can’t you take on a plane? Let’s break it down.
Stuff You Can’t Bring on a Plane
According to Real Simple, there’s a bunch of stuff that’s a no-go for air travel. If you’re caught sneaking any of these onboard, get ready for some questions and a possible farewell to your item as it gets tossed at the security check.
To keep you out of trouble, here’s what you should leave behind:
Flammable Gear
Anything that can catch fire easily is a big no-no, whether it’s in your carry-on or stashed away. Think aerosol cans, spray paint, radioactive materials, and lighters—they’re all on the banned list.
Chemicals
Certain flammable chemicals aren’t welcome on planes either. That includes stuff like chlorine, bleach, fertilizers, tear gas, and lighter fluid.
Weapons, Blades, and Explosives
Guns, knives, and bombs—yeah, leave those at home. It’s all about keeping the skies safe, so sharp objects like knives, box cutters, meat cleavers, and even scissors with long blades are off-limits.
Then there’s other stuff like arrows, slingshots, pepper spray, airsoft guns, and fake weapons—they’re not coming aboard either.
As for explosives, fireworks, flares, grenades, dynamite, and anything that looks like a bomb are definite no-goes.
High-Octane Booze
Booze on a flight? Sure, but don’t push it. You’re allowed to bring alcoholic drinks, but they can’t be super strong. Anything over 70 percent alcohol content is a non-starter.
Seafood and Fresh Meat
Got a craving for fresh seafood or a juicy steak? Sorry, they’re staying put. Bringing perishable foods like fish, crab, shrimp, chicken, or beef onto the plane is a big fat no.
If you really need your seafood fix, send it via cargo instead, and pack it up tight so it’s still good when it lands.
Canned Goods
Yep, even your favorite canned snacks are out. TSA rules say no to canned food, seeing it as a liquid risk. But not all canned foods are wet stuff, right?
There’s some leeway—if your canned goods are small (under 100 ml) and securely packed, they might make the cut.
Power Banks
Want to keep your gadgets juiced up mid-flight? Go for it, but there’s a catch. Your power bank can’t be too big—nothing over 100 Wh or 20,000 mAh.
Oh, and don’t go plugging in your devices while they’re charging. Stick to the plane’s outlets instead.
Strong-Smelling Snacks
Love durian or stinky cheese? Sorry, fellow passengers might not appreciate it. While you can bring strong-smelling foods like those onboard, keep it minimal to avoid upsetting anyone’s nose during the journey.
So, now you know what to leave behind before you take off!
