What You Can And Cannot Take on a Plane in the US

Due to enhanced security measures liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.

Additionally, liquids, gels and lotions purchased beyond the checkpoint but must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers the following items are permitted.

* Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling

* Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket

* Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment

* Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly

* Gel-filled bras and similar prostethics

* Gel-filled wheelchair cushions

* Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons

You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.

Please keep in mind, that while we can not provide an exhaustive list of items covering all eventualities, all liquids, gels, or aerosols of any kind are prohibited at security checkpoints, in airport sterile areas, and aboard aircraft. You can pack these items in your checked baggage.