Know The TSA Rules
3-1-1 Kits - Bags That Meet Carry On RulesCheck the TSA Website before you pack and leave for your flight. Knowing the procedures in advance will save you time and headaches. The TSA website has all of the information you need to get through security faster including lists of prohibited items, rules for carrying on liquids, tips for traveling with children, and information for travelers with special needs. Some of these guidelines include:
The 3-1-1 Rule: 3-1-1 is the name for the rule about carrying liquids on board airplanes. The rule covers ANY liquids including toiletries, drinks, and food. The only exceptions are medications, breast milk, baby formula, juice, and other liquids necessary for travelers with children and travelers with medical conditions and in such cases, the items must be declared for inspection at the checkpoint. The 3-1-1 rule states that you can carry 3 ounce or smaller containers of liquid or gel in a 1 quarter-size clear plastic zip-top bag, and only 1 bag per traveler. The bag must be placed in the security bin (not packed in your carry-on luggage. See our collection of 3-1-1 Kits that meet these TSA guidelines. Many toiletries these days come in travel sizes that meet the 3 oz. requirements. Want to fill your own containers? Lewis N. Clark has a line of containers called GoToobs that are designed just for that purpose.
Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags: For business travelers and other passengers who carry their computers on board planes, the rules state that you must remove the laptop from the bag and place in security bins separately. The only exception is when a checkpoint friendly laptop bag is used. Not all laptop bags are checkpoint friendly so make sure your bag meets these guidelines (even if the company claims it is checkpoint friendly): 1) bag has a designated laptop-only section 2) The laptop-only section unfolds completely to lie flat on the X-ray belt 3) There are no metal snaps, zippers, or buckles on top, inside, or underneath the laptop-only section 4) No pockets on the inside or outside of the laptop only section 5) Nothing packing in the laptop-only section other than the computer itself.
Prohibited and Permitted Items: Packing for your trip and not sure what you can and cannot carry on-board? Be sure to check out the TSA website’s page for Prohibited and Permitted Items.
Dimensions of Carry-On Luggage
Passengers on American Airlines are limited to one carry-on bag plus a personal item on all flights. All carry-on luggage needs to be able to fit in sizers that are located by American Airline desks and must not exceed 45 inches in overall dimensions (sum of length, width and height). Luggage cannot exceed 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and nine inches tall. All carry on luggage must fit into the overhead compartments of airplanes.
Carry On Luggage Restrictions
American Airlines may limit the amount of carry-on luggage on flights due to the aircraft's stowage capacity. Limits on carry-on bags may also be placed into effect after the boarding process has begun at the departing gate.
Liquids in Carry-On Luggage
Passengers who travel with carry-on luggage need to put all liquids in individual containers that are no more than 3.4 ounces, or 100 ml each. All liquids which exceed those sizes must be placed with checked-in luggage. The containers must be in a sealed translucent plastic bag and ready for security to search.
Items Not Allowed in Carry On Luggage
Cutting instruments, ammunition, firearms and liquids that are flammable are prohibited in carry-on luggage, as well as hammers, drills and some forms of alcohol.
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