TSA Prohibited Items and Baggage Policies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Carried in carry-on baggage after declaration to a TSA officer

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Stored in carry-on baggage in containers of 3.4 oz or less under the 3-1-1 rule

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It is always entirely prohibited on commercial aircraft

Question 2

Knitting needles and crochet hooks are:

Accepted Answer

Allowed in carry-on baggage

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Prohibited in all aircraft baggage due to their sharp pointed tips

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Allowed only in checked baggage

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Allowed in carry-on only if made of plastic or bamboo materials

Question 3

Which statement regarding matches on commercial flights is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

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

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All types of matches are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage

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Safety matches are allowed in checked baggage only in sealed containers

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Up to three books of safety matches may be carried in carry-on baggage

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Golf clubs must be transported in checked baggage

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Baseball bats under 18 inches in length are allowed in carry-on

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Fishing poles are prohibited in all aircraft baggage

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Tennis rackets are permitted in carry-on baggage

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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In checked baggage only due to federal fire safety regulations

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In either carry-on or checked baggage at the passenger's discretion

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They are prohibited entirely on all commercial passenger flights

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Present a physician's note exempting them from all forms of security screening

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Request a medical bypass of the security checkpoint using an exemption form

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Avoid air travel entirely as all electronic screening is mandatory with no alternatives

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The airline representative at the check-in counter

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The TSA officer at the security screening checkpoint

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The airport police department before entering the terminal

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Both TSA and the airline via written notification submitted 24 hours in advance