Guide

Yes, solid wax candles are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, but gel candles are restricted to checked luggage only.

Yes, you can check beer cans in your checked luggage as long as the alcohol content stays at 70% ABV or below and the cans remain in unopened retail.

Yes, TSA allows medication in carry-on bags. Medically necessary liquids are exempt from the 3.4-ounce rule and can be carried in larger amounts.

Yes, you can check a bag at the gate — often free — when overhead bins are full or your carry-on doesn’t fit under the seat.

No, all matches are strictly prohibited in checked baggage. Only one book of safety matches is permitted in carry-on.

Yes, you can check artwork on a plane.

Yes, mascara is allowed in carry-on bags if the container is 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less and fits inside a single quart-sized clear liquids bag.

Yes, most airlines allow you to check an empty bag, but standard size and weight limits still apply and normal checked bag fees are charged.

Yes, domestic U.S. flights allow whole mangoes in hand luggage.

Yes, you can check an electric toothbrush in luggage, provided lithium batteries stay installed in the device and spare lithium batteries go.