We all know by now that a turkey sandwich is not a liquid, but it can still be confusing when you’re figuring out how to pack your liquids. Click on the image below to watch a video and it will all be crystal clear!
3-1-1 Carry on Rule
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.
Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.
Before you go...
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Pack liquids/gels in your checked baggage. For a short trip you are permitted to carry-on 1 quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 ounce or smaller containers of liquids or gels. Limited to one bag per traveler.
Exceptions include: baby formula/ breast milk/baby food while traveling with a small child, medications, liquids (to include water, juice or liquid nutrients) or gels for diabetics or other medical needs. All exceptions must be declared to a Security Officer for screening.
All footwear must be removed for x-ray screening. Wearing footwear that can be easily removed is helpful. Pack valuables such as jewelry, cash and electronics, as well as fragile items, in your carry-on.
Avoid wearing accessories that contain metal, which will set off the metal detector.
Put all undeveloped film in your carry on bag, because checked baggage screening equipment may damage film.
If carrying a firearm, please check with you airline for appropriate procedures.
Leave lighters at home. TSA collects thousands of lighters a day
When you arrive…
Take your quart-size plastic zip-top bag out of your carry-on and place separately in bin.
Declare all permitted liquid exceptions to a Security Officer in front of the checkpoint
Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes out of their cases for screening.
Remove your footwear and outer coat, suit coat, jacket or blazer to place in the bin for X-ray.
Place the following items in your carry-on before entering the screening checkpoint: cell phones and personal data assistants, keys, loose change, jewelry and large metal items.