Guide

Yes—microspikes can travel in checked bags; carry-on approval is inconsistent and up to the TSA officer, so be ready to check them.

Yes, you can bring medicine in hand carry; pills are fine and liquid meds can exceed 3.4 oz if screened separately and declared.

Yes, massage oil is allowed: up to 3.4 oz/100 ml per container in one quart bag for carry-on; bigger bottles belong in checked bags.

Yes—mashed potatoes count as a spreadable food in carry-ons, so keep each container at 3.4 oz (100 ml) or pack bigger portions in checked bags.

Yes — you can bring medicine in carry-on; pills are fine, and liquid medications can exceed 3.4 oz when declared and screened.

Yes, you can bring liquor in a checked bag if bottles are unopened, under 70% ABV, and within the 5-liter per person limit for 24–70% ABV.

Yes, you can bring mango sticky rice on a plane; it’s a solid at security, but declare produce and eat it before produce-restricted borders.

Yes—empty lighters can go in checked bags; fueled ones need a DOT-approved case, and torch or arc lighters aren’t allowed.

Yes—makeup is allowed in hand luggage; liquids, gels, creams and pastes must follow the 3-1-1 (100 ml) rule, while solid makeup can ride outside the clear bag.

No—mace or pepper spray can’t go in carry-ons; one 4-oz can with a safety lock is allowed in checked bags, and sprays over 2% tear gas are banned.