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Ho, ho, no: TSA says holiday travelers can/can’t carry on these seasonal items

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Ho, ho, no: TSA says holiday travelers can/can’t carry on these seasonal items

Double check your packing lost to make sure when you fly you know what items you can and can't carry on an airplane this holiday season.

Just like Santa Claus, people who will travel with gifts and other holiday goodies this month need to check their carry-on list twice.

You want to be in synch with what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) considers OK to carry on to an airplane and what it considers to be naughty.

The TSA has covered just about everything when it comes to the holidays. Here are some answers to some questions you might have:

What about wrapped presents?

While wrapped presents aren’t prohibited, the TSA website highly encourages travelers to keep their presents unwrapped in case TSA officers need to inspect them.

What about holiday beverages?

Whether it’s Sparkling schnapps, mulled wine, buttered rum punch, and peppermint chocolate martinis, the TSA says: keep beverages in their original unopened packaging and make sure to only bring 5 liters or less. 

Poinsettias are available in many shades of red, pink and white.

What about holiday plants?

That’s yes! you can bring a plant as a carry-on as long as your plant fits in the overhead compartment or under your seat. 

What about food?

Whether it’s gingerbread cookies or other sugary treats, pretty much anything goes. While it’s not required, the TSA recommends you consider removing your food from your carry-on bags and placing it in a separate bin to expedite the screening process.

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The Transportation Security Administration says you can bring your string of multicolored twinkling lights in either your carry-on or checked bags.

How about strings of colorful lights?

You can bring your string of multicolored twinkling lights in either your carry-on or checked bags.

Is a menorah allowed to be carried on a plane?

A menorah and Chanukah candles can be carried-on. If your menorah uses oil to light the candles, make sure it follows the 3-1-1 liquid rule or go ahead and put it in your checked bag.

What about these types of gifts?

Tablets, e-readers, smart watches, electronic game consoles, and blue tooth speakers can all come onboard in your carry-on bag. Remember, if the device is larger than a cell phone, you’ll need to remove the item from your carry-on bag at the security checkpoint.

Can I carry-on a snow globe?

Ornaments, shimmering decorations, and snow globes are what holidays are made of. And while most of these whimsical objects are fine to bring in your carry-on, it’s important to remember this rule of thumb: snow globes can only have 3.4 ounces of liquid or less and need to fit in a quart-sized resealable plastic bag.

More information

Go to the TSA website to check on all of the items you might want to know about regarding putting in your carry-on bag.

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