Hand-luggage Specifications
Dimensions - Up to 45 in/115 cm (14 x 9 x 22 in or 36 x 23 x 56 cm)
Weight - Up to 40 lbs/18 kgNote: These are the standard guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration followed by most major airlines in America.
The 9/11 attacks were the worst known tragedy to have hit the aviation industry. These attacks changed the outlook of airline security not only in the US, but the world over. Before the attacks, people traveling by air only needed to worry about the size of the luggage that they used to carry; now the size, the weight, and most importantly, the contents of your handbag matter. Here's a guide about all the basics you need to know about the carry-on luggage while traveling by air.
Baggage Restrictions
One of the major inconveniences faced by passengers in the past few years is the limits and restrictions fixed on items which you may carry on board. In most cases, these conditions have imposed severe restrictions on several different personal hygiene items, which can be peculiarly taxing if you are traveling on a really long flight. Nevertheless, all these ordinances are exclusively for the purpose of passenger safety. It is very crucial to know the fact that the items themselves are not banned, but instead the containers and tubes that they are stored in. It is however allowed to carry such items in a plastic bag where possible. You should also ensure to ascertain particular ordinances of the airline or the country you are going to, as their ordinances might vary.
Sporting Goods
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Baseball Bats * | No | Yes |
| Bows and Arrows | No | Yes |
| Cricket Bats * | No | Yes |
| Golf Clubs | No | Yes |
| Hockey Sticks | No | Yes |
| Lacrosse Sticks | No | Yes |
| Pool Cues | No | Yes |
| Ski Poles | No | Yes |
| Spear Guns | No | Yes |
* Condition:
Bats < 24", Bats > 24" and < 24 oz, limited to 2 golf clubs
Sharp Objects
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Box Cutters | No | Yes |
| Ice Axes/Ice Picks | No | Yes |
| Knives * | No | Yes |
| Meat Cleavers | No | Yes |
| Razors | No | Yes |
| Sabers | No | Yes |
| Scissors * | No | Yes |
| Swords | No | Yes |
* Condition:
Scissors - Blade < 4"
Knife - Blade < 2.36", Width < ", no locking or fixed blade, no molded grip
Note: All sharp objects in check-in baggage should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
Guns & Firearms
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Ammunition* | No | Yes |
| BB guns | No | Yes |
| Compressed Air Guns (w/o cylinder) | No | Yes |
| Firearms (unloaded, packed) | No | Yes |
| Flare Guns (unloaded, packed) | No | Yes |
| Flares | No | No |
| Gun Lighters (w/o lighter fluid) | No | Yes |
| Gun Powder | No | No |
| Firearms Parts | No | Yes |
| Pellet Guns | No | Yes |
| Realistic Replicas of Firearms | No | Yes |
| Starter Pistols (unloaded, packed) | No | Yes |
* Airline dependent
Tools
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Axes and Hatchets | No | Yes |
| Cattle Prods | No | Yes |
| Crowbars | No | Yes |
| Hammers | No | Yes |
| Drills and drill bits | No | Yes |
| Saws | No | Yes |
| Tools (length > 7") | No | Yes |
| Tool (length 7") | Yes | Yes |
| Screwdrivers (length 7") | Yes | Yes |
| Wrenches and Pliers (length 7") | Yes | Yes |
Note: All sharp objects in check-in baggage should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
Martial Arts & Self Defense Items
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Billy Clubs | No | Yes |
| Black Jacks | No | Yes |
| Brass Knuckles | No | Yes |
| Kubatons | No | Yes |
| Self Defense Sprays * | No | Yes |
| Martial Arts Weapons | No | Yes |
| Night Sticks | No | Yes |
| Nunchucks | No | Yes |
| Stun Guns / Shocking Devices | No | Yes |
| Throwing Stars | No | Yes |
* Condition:
Self Defense Sprays - 1 (4 oz) container < 2% Tear Gas
Note: All sharp objects in check-in baggage should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
Explosive Materials
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Blasting Caps | No | No |
| Dynamite | No | No |
| Fireworks | No | No |
| Hand Grenades | No | No |
| Plastic Explosives | No | No |
| Realistic Replicas of Explosives | No | No |
Flammable Items
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Aerosol (other than toiletries) | No | No |
| Fuels | No | No |
| Gasoline | No | No |
| Gas Torches | No | No |
| Lighter Fluid | No | No |
| Common Lighters (w/o fuel) | No | Yes |
| Torch Lighters | No | No |
| Strike-anywhere Matches * | No | No |
| Flammable Paints | No | No |
| Turpentine and Paint Thinner | No | No |
| Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries | No | No |
* 1 book of safety matches are allowed as a carry-on item
Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Chlorine (for pools and spas) | No | No |
| Small compressed gas cartridges * | Yes | Yes |
| Fire Extinguishers / Compressed gas cylinders | No | No |
| Liquid Bleach | No | No |
| Spillable Batteries * | No | No |
| Spray Paint | No | No |
| Tear Gas ( > 2% Tear Gas) * | No | No |
| Vehicle Airbags | No | No |
* Conditions:
Compressed gas cartridges - a maximum of 2 in life vests, and two spares, Spillable Batteries - except the ones in a wheelchair, Tear Gas - Self defense sprays > 2% Tear gas
Other Items
| Item | Carry-On | Check-In |
| Gel-type candles | No | Yes |
| Flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint | No | No |
| Non- flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint ( < 3.4 oz) | Yes | Yes |
| Marijuana | No | No |
| Snow globes ( < 3.4 oz water in it) | Yes | Yes |
Do remember though, that the rules and regulations for international flights may greatly vary from the ones mentioned above; this may depend on the destination, and the carrier. The safest practice would be to declare all your luggage at the check-in. The rules and ordinances of carry-on luggage are stricter in case of flights to international destinations. The airline carry-on luggage restrictions for first-class travelers vary from those traveling in coach and business class. These ordinances may seem very complicated, but is certainly better to be safe when it comes to air travel. So long then. Bon voyage!
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