Guide

Yes—checked only. In the U.S., unloaded guns must ride in a locked hard case inside checked bags, declared at the counter; never in carry-on.

Yes — for most domestic flights, you can bring whole fresh fruit in carry-on or checked bags, but international arrivals face strict agriculture checks.

Yes — chargers and cables are allowed in hand carry; power banks and other spare lithium batteries must ride in your carry-on, not in checked bags.

Yes, you can bring a first aid kit in carry-on, with 3-1-1 liquids and small tools that meet TSA size rules.

Yes—plug-in phone/laptop chargers are allowed in carry-on and checked bags; power banks and spare lithium batteries must ride in carry-on only.

Yes, you can bring a digital thermometer on a plane; pack it in carry-on, and keep spare lithium batteries in cabin—mercury glass goes in checked.

Yes — unopened COVID-19 home tests can go in carry-on or checked bags; used kits with samples can’t go in carry-on and require UN3373 packaging.

Yes. A frozen turkey is allowed in carry-on or checked bags; keep it fully frozen and pack with ice packs or dry ice within airline and TSA rules.

Yes, you can bring a frying pan in carry-on; cast iron must go in checked bags under TSA rules, and officers make the final call at screening.

Yes. For checked baggage, the firearm must be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided case, and declared at the counter; ammo has strict packing limits.