Prohibited Items and Baggage Policies Flashcards

Pepper spray may be transported on a commercial flight only when:

Answer: Stored in checked baggage in containers of 4 fl oz or less with a safety mechanism to prevent discharge

Pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage only, in containers of 4 fl oz (118 ml) or less, and must have a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge.

Knitting needles and crochet hooks are:

Answer: Allowed in carry-on baggage

TSA permits knitting needles and crochet hooks in carry-on baggage, though the final screening decision is always at the discretion of the TSA officer.

Which statement regarding matches on commercial flights is CORRECT?

Answer: One book of safety matches is allowed in carry-on only; strike-anywhere matches are prohibited

TSA permits one book of safety matches in carry-on baggage only; strike-anywhere matches are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.

Which of the following statements about sporting equipment and carry-on baggage is CORRECT?

Answer: Golf clubs must be transported in checked baggage

Golf clubs are prohibited in carry-on baggage and must be transported in checked baggage; most large sports equipment that could be used as a striking weapon follows this rule.

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping devices must be transported:

Answer: In carry-on baggage or on the passenger's person; they are prohibited in checked baggage

E-cigarettes and vaping devices must be in carry-on baggage or on the person because their lithium batteries pose a fire risk in the cargo hold where crew cannot quickly respond.

A passenger with a pacemaker or implanted cardiac device who is concerned about going through AIT screening should:

Answer: Inform the TSA officer and request an alternative screening method such as a pat-down

Passengers with pacemakers or implanted devices can inform TSA officers and request alternative screening such as a pat-down instead of AIT or metal detector screening.

When transporting a firearm in checked baggage, the passenger is required to declare the firearm to:

Answer: The airline representative at the check-in counter

Passengers must declare firearms to the airline representative at the check-in counter, not to TSA officers at the checkpoint; the airline then manages the declaration and tagging process.