By Dawn Smith
Airline Restrictions
Airlines have become increasingly strict on what items are not allowed to be carried onto the plane, as well as restrictions on what cannot be brought onto the plane at all. This is to ensure public safety and meet TSA requirements.
Security Threats
Due to security threats, airlines have become conscience of risks associated with terrorist attacks. Each country has their own rules and regulations on what items are allowed with you during carry on, in your baggage and security restrictions that may affect your travel experience.
Completely Banned Items
Items that are completely banned from the aircraft should never be brought to the airport. Most items are common sense such as explosive materials, flammable items, gases and pressure containers, matches, oxidizers and organic peroxides, poisons, infectious materials, corrosives, organics, radioactive materials, magnetic materials or other dangerous items. These items are banned because of obvious intent one may use them for.
Items Only Allowed For Checked Baggage
You may bring certain items in your checked baggage, with some exceptions, meaning they cannot be carried onto the aircraft. Acceptable items for checked baggage include knives, firearms, firearm replicas, firearm parts, cutting instruments, sporting goods, paintball guns, tools and dry ice.
About the Author:
Dawn Smith is college educated and has been professionally writing since 2005 for various publications. She is currently a freelance writer and has written for several online publications, including eHow and Trails.com. Smith is also a registered nurse with a B.S.N. who has worked with internal medicine doctors most of her medical career.
Photo Credits:
airplane image by Clarence Alford from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
