Guide

Yes, you can bring small dry shampoo on a plane; aerosols up to 3.4 oz go in your quart bag, and powders under 12 oz may face extra screening.

No, a small Swiss Army knife can’t go in carry-on; pack it in checked luggage with the blade wrapped and secured per airline and TSA rules.

Yes, small scissors are allowed in checked luggage; wrap or sheath the blades to protect inspectors and baggage handlers.

Yes, you can bring sauce in checked luggage; use leak-proof packing and check destination customs for meat or dairy ingredients.

Yes, solid deodorant is allowed in carry-on bags with no size limit; gels and sprays follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

Yes, you can bring small alcohol bottles on a plane when each is 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag; you can’t drink your own alcohol on

Yes, shaving cream is allowed in checked luggage as a toiletry aerosol, with caps, each can up to 500 ml and a 2 L total limit per passenger.

Yes, sewing pins are allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but stash them in a secure case since officers may inspect at screening.

Yes, shave razors are allowed: disposables or cartridges and electric in carry-on; straight razors or loose blades must go in checked bags.

Yes, sea shells are allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but protected species and dirty shells can be stopped under wildlife and agriculture rules.